cmac1339
- Date posted
- 2y
Denial or Reality
Does it ever feel like the thing you’re afraid of is unquestionably real? And if you tried to think otherwise it’s just you being in denial? How real can OCD feel? Is there even a limit?
jonathanberry73jonathanberry73
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- 2y
It feels so real I feel like I am gaslighting myself every waking moment I just want it to stop
cmac1339cmac1339
- Date posted
- 2y
@jonathanberry73 I’m in the exact same boat
MCTMCT
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Something I learned in ERP was that all OCD obsessions/fears could theoretically happen. They’re all technically possible. But those of us with OCD see these obsessions as more probable than they actually are. For example, I’m capable as a human being of hurting someone or myself. I could choose to do that, either on purpose or accidentally. However, I have to realize the probability likely isn’t very high of that happening. It’s not impossible, but it likely won’t happen. At least I don’t think it will right now. That’s where uncertainty comes in. I have to accept that my obsession is a real thing that people do and I could even choose to do, but I probably won’t. At least not right now at this moment, because right now I simply don’t want to. I don’t have to ensure myself that it’ll never happen because I can’t predict the future. But I can be present and realize in this moment that I don’t want to engage in my intrusive thoughts. Does that make sense?
Sam-OverOcdSam-OverOcd
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- 2y
Same here
geraltgeralt
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- 2y
Same.
Stardust777Stardust777
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- 2y
Same
Bse393837Bse393837
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- 2y
It feels so real.
Meg JohnsonMeg Johnson
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- 2y
Yep, especially with false memories related to that fear. It makes it feel like a realization.
divyDdivyD
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- 2y
Yep. I’m petrified my son has/will get a specific health issue. Every time something triggers me it feels so real. So real. Accepting uncertainty is so hard when it comes to this issue. It’s at a point where my compulsion really doesn’t help me, it’s actually hurting our relationship and damaging his self image, but I can’t stop myself :( I get so triggered and avoid seeing his skin. How sad is that.
cmac1339cmac1339
- Date posted
- 2y
@divyD That’s a toughie. Sorry you have to go through that it’s not your fault at all
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