Anonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
I’m having false memories
My false memories makes me anxious cause my mind tells me maybe this happened and makes me doubt
Anon.Anon.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I have had this theme, and it can be a scary one. In my experience, the best way to short circuit the OCD cycle is to embrace the uncertainty. For false memories, saying something like - I can’t be 100% this event didn’t occur this way. And then tell yourself you accept that uncertainty and are willing to live with it, and don’t give into compulsions. Over time, for me, it becomes less anxiety producing. Once your OCD realizes that initial fear isn’t nearly as anxiety producing as it was, it kind of loses interest and can’t function (in my experience). I highly suggest getting a therapist if you can. They can help design specific ERP exercises around this theme. It really helped me!
Meg JohnsonMeg Johnson
- Date posted
- 2y
It tells me that it absolutely happened and makes it plausible.
getbetter33getbetter33
- Date posted
- 2y
@Meg Johnson this too!!
Meg JohnsonMeg Johnson
- Date posted
- 2y
@getbetter33 Yeah, it absolutely sucks bc it makes me have zero faith in myself and who I was before
getbetter33getbetter33
- Date posted
- 2y
@Meg Johnson i know it’s like i don’t even know who i was
Meg JohnsonMeg Johnson
- Date posted
- 2y
@getbetter33 Samee
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- Date posted
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