Anonymous415
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Making it up
Does your mind or ocd tell you that you are making everything up and using ocd as a excuse. Always feels so real
Priyanka Priyanka
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Yes that is very common! OCD is tricky and the intrusive thoughts can feel so real! I struggled with false memory ocd and during recovery I would always think my ocd is just an excuse. I am not sure if you have started therapy yet or not, but ERP will help challenge those thoughts and let you sit with that uncertainty until your anxiety levels drop. You could even use this idea as an exposure and work with your therapist on how to tie the idea that ocd is an excuse as your exposure. I wish you the best on your journey and it does get better and your intrusive thoughts will feel less and less real as time and recovery goes on. Wish you the best ❤️
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