Derealisation?

I've struggled with ocd for some years and had all different obsessions, but recently my fears have been wether or not I'm real, or people around me are real. It sounds weird and feels even weirder. I only started having these thoughts when watching a vid where someone else had this though. It causes loads of guilt, anxiety and it makes me feel sick sometimes. Being around someone I love and then questioning if they're real it's awful. I start wondering if I'm crazy or if I actually believe their not real? I keep reminding myself ocd goes after whats important to you (and clearly feeling 'real' is important to me) Just wanted to know if anyone else has had this and if anything helps?

username255

Date posted: 3y

sounds like derealization! its a symptom not a disease, it passes

PoleekPelican

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3y

Sounds like textbook derealization. Good on you for recognizing it! I'm currently dealing with it to and I have dealt with it before in previous episodes. Once you regain control, and of course you will, the derealization will pass as well. We're with you and appreciate your struggles! You got this.

Pandora7

Date posted: 3y

Aww thank you that's a really nice comment! And same to you x. I have noticed whenever I get over a fear the derealization doesn't feel as scary anymore and it doesn't happen as frequently, it's one of the worst symptoms In my opinion!

୨ৎ

Date posted: 13w

can ocd make you question your mental health?

i have been diagnosed with OCD & generalized anxiety disorder. for some reason, i’ve been very hyper aware of everything. like the way i talk, the way i see the world, how certain things sound/look/feel, and it’s very distressing. i feel like the hyper awareness makes me afraid of things? like for some reason, my mind attached to cartoons, and i was hyperfocusing on it, and got extremely scared, like scared of the cartoon for no reason? i’ve done this a lot, and i get scared i have psychosis or schizophrenia, or something that makes you afraid of things for no unknown reason. i feel so scared that this is my new normal…. im heartbroken. so many what if’s. did i just ruin my own life?? 💔

Anonymous

Date posted: 8w

OCD 'feeling real'

I suffer from religious ocd. My only goal in life is to live in God's will and to serve Him - to live and enjoy His eternal purposes & His presence. Jesus Christ is my life. That is my only desire on this earth, this short trip into eternity, and it's being stripped by ocd thoughts and intrusive thoughts 24-7. I have read many times that ocd can 'feel real', and this is true, our minds lie to us because of fear and anxiety we can't and were never meant to carry. I have begged and tormented myself in every way to find an answer from God. I think His answer may be that this is OCD, but I'm not sure. I started therapy again because I am so exhausted and this had stolen so much of my life in a spiral of negativity, depression, and constant anxiety & intrusive thoughts. I have spent about 2 years trying to figure out if my thoughts are real or not, especially with ocd it can deceive so easily as a spiritual matter when in reality it is just a thought, which is confusing and scary to say the least. Can anyone share their experiences with this sensation? No matter what the theme is... Thank you & Praying for your comfort

LizM99

Date posted: 8w

Is this something OCD does?

Whenever anyone starts to feel like their thoughts are less triggering or they feel a moment of happiness/ relief OCD tells you that you want the thoughts back or you actually like having the thoughts and maybe thats just the person I really am? I feel like im going insane😢

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