Elicambel
- Date posted
- 2y
Anyone struggling with False memory ocd?
Hey if anyone is struggling with this do you have any tips because I really need some support right now ,Thankyou:)
InkJoy123InkJoy123
- Date posted
- 2y
I deal with False Memory / Real Event OCD. My False Memories center around the theme of my Real Events and make me believe of many things I could have done. Its so hard to not believe them because even my brain says they are real :( Like I want to say its real even though they couldn't be but whatever. Every thing I do each and every day will always create something or a thought of "I've done it." Sometimes I don't even get memories or a vivid image, just a feeling of yes I've done that before. I feel so alone in it :(
ElicambelElicambel
- Date posted
- 2y
@InkJoy123 Don’t worry I’m here talk to me :)
LocnaLocna
- Date posted
- 2y
Yes, due to brain damage and prexisting OCD issues my mind is untrustworthy. I don't feel as if I have created a shameful existence but at times I mix people up or scenes mixed up and I fear I look a liar. I know it's not true but I also fear others may not understand. I feel better sometimes but then I realized it's because I haven't challenged myself. I was embarrassed when I mixed up a friend with a child from my past. The two in my mind are the same but I know it's not true so it's the worst. I'm lucky my friends know of my issue but no one can stop a person from internally judging and it saddens me that I can't get as reliable as I once was.
ElicambelElicambel
- Date posted
- 2y
@Pollu You are not alone,it’s really scary because i feel like what if most of the things I’ve thought about aren’t real,I just wish this was all over,I know what you mean and it’s really distressing,but I promise you will get through this it always always gets better,you just have to believe it!and because my head is so full I’m so clumsy and forgetful.i promise you will get through this you are strong I’m here with you! 😊
LocnaLocna
- Date posted
- 2y
@Elicambel The internal questions of whether or not it's true is something I try to abandon because I can't think about the connections too much I get wiped out and moody even emotional at times. Who knows what's getting shook lose up this noggin. Thank you for your forward thinking and allowing a space to vent our combined frustrations. I can tell your a good egg so don't be too hard on yourself! 🫂
ElicambelElicambel
- Date posted
- 2y
@Pollu Thankyou so much,I can tell you are a wonderful person,don’t forget that,I’m always always here to talk again so please stay in touch :)I’m trying to help as much people on this app as possible because i love to make people feel better I hate to see them in pain,so remember I’m always here to chat! And remember don’t be so hard on yourself either! Thankyou so so much for your help!keep in touch 🫶🫂
Mooooni Mooooni
- Date posted
- 2y
I struggle with false memory as well. I’ve noticed in centered within my fears so already questioning falls easily as within events. I try not to check when it happens, I sit and think it’s impossible and i exercise my brain to go step by step and remind myself it’s ocd. Ocd loves to attach.
Mooooni Mooooni
- Date posted
- 2y
@Monitica It’s *
InkJoy123InkJoy123
- Date posted
- 2y
@Monitica I have a real event and it plays into that and the theme within it. It just feels so real at times cause it feels like its something I would have done I guess you can say ? Like the possibility is there because of my real events I now feel guilty over. I don't even know how the me before was.... but it just tells me I've done these things and Idk how to like deal with them. Trying my best not to tell my friend about a false memory dealing with their sibling but its so hard...
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- Date posted
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Hi, I’ve had ocd since I was 12 but the hardest theme I’ve ever encountered was false memory ocd and POCD. I’m convinced I’ve molested children and people and it disgusts me to my very core. Is there anyone else going through this? I really need to talk to people who are going through the same thing as me and can share their story because I feel so along in this false memory cycle because it feels like a real memory and I feel like I’m tricking everyone around me into thinking it’s false. Please help
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