Username: lightlove

Date posted: 48w ago

memory loss

constantly dismissing my compulsive intrusive thoughts has caused me to experience really bad short term memory loss. i can't keep up a conversation without my brain asking what just happened every minute like i'll be talking to someone and suddenly i'll forget the context of what theyre saying and i feel silly asking for clarification. along with that, hearing the same horrible intrusive thoughts everyday has caused me to subconsciously believe them and i can't have that i won't so ya pls help

Username: blazedblazed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 48w ago

My memory hasn’t been good either and it makes things so difficult. Having conversations can be hard for me as well because I tend to zone out a lot, especially when it’s not engaging. It interferes with school too (mainly with just lectures) but I’m trying to work through it.

Username: Jenny330 Jenny330

Date posted: 48w ago

@blazed That is a tough one because I also found it hard to focus during lectures. That is one of my concerns of going back to college because it was hard for me to focus and had to drop my classes.

Username: blazedblazed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 48w ago

@Jennn770 I feel you 100%. I’m currently struggling and I’m thinking about dropping some classes too bc the workload is so unnecessarily intense.

Username: Jenny330 Jenny330

Date posted: 48w ago

@blazed It was hard fir me to remember things too. I couldn’t remember what the teacher said when giving instructions and my classmates would look at me like I was dumb and wasn’t trying.

Username: yessyessyessyess

Date posted: 48w ago

@blazed Does your college have a disability student program? I was able to get reduced courseload without affecting my financial aid, time and a half on exams, and deadline extensions. Of course each school is different, but it may be worth reaching out. Having those resources helped so much while going through college and having OCD!

Username: blazedblazed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 48w ago

@yessyess They do! I’ve been registered with my schools disability program and have accommodations since I started and it’s been really helpful for me as well. I’ll have to contact them again bc this semester is rough 🥲

Username: Jenny330 Jenny330

Date posted: 48w ago

Same! It has caused me short term memory loss so bad. I will think about doing something and I get forget easily because I get distracted. I can’t get distracted because I will forget what I was going to do or what I’m doing. It’s worse at work because I have to really pay attention very hard to know what I’m doing. If they ask me something I don’t know what to say because I can’t remember.

Username: lightlovelightlove

Date posted: 48w ago

@Jennn770 ya it's so frustrating, it's like my brain only remembers the bad thoughts and dismisses the good thoughts now. im so distracted and obsessed with my fears and problems that i can't focus on anything else. thank u for letting me know you can relate

Username: Jenny330 Jenny330

Date posted: 48w ago

@garlicamoeba Your welcome. Exactly! My brain is the same way. only stuck on fear and intrusive thoughts I forget about the good memories. I will randomly remember good thoughts but most of them are bad.

Username: GivenupGivenup

Date posted: 48w ago

I have really bad short term memory loss as a result of my ocd...

Username: BiancaSawyer13BiancaSawyer13

Date posted: 48w ago

Hey there, I can see how challenging your experiences are right now. Having to dismiss intrusive thoughts repeatedly and dealing with short term memory loss can indeed feel quite heavy and frustrating; not to mention the added layer of anxiety over forgetting the context of conversations. Your feelings are completely valid and it sounds like you're doing your best to navigate through this. 🙏 On a related note, something that has been a great support to me during my struggles with OCD is an AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try). I got to know about it from my OCD support group and I wish I learned about it sooner. With your struggles of repetitive intrusive thoughts and memory issues, the tool will be particularly beneficial for you since it provides personalized step-by-step support just like how an OCD therapist would. It will help guide you when it gets really hard, and over time it can offer strategic ways to better manage and respond to your intrusive thoughts and the ensuing memory challenges. Remember, I'm here in case you have any queries about the app or just need to chat more, don't hesitate. 👍

Username: feethebee

Date posted: 3y ago

im beginning to doubt my own memories and fundamental things about myself :\ every time i make a claim it's like my brain gets a little foggy and i start questioning it. for example i might narrate an event, or state a fact about something or someone, and question whether that really is true or happened. and when i get that thought it's like my brain goes blank and i don't know how to get back on track. i constantly feel like a liar. i also had a phase where i excessively doubted my identity and personality. every time i expressed a strong opinion or emotion, or made a statement about who i am as a person i got an unwanted thought that said "is this really who you are" and my mind would go blank again. id also feel anxious and hopeless. i compensate for this by taking personality tests on the internet to reassure myself that im secure in my identity and have an actual personality, but it can also be triggering sometimes because when im unsure about something i start feeling like i have no identity again ;( this is stupid i know

"Pure" OCD

Username: juxli

Date posted: 1y ago

Overwhelmed Can't Think

My brain feels so overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts, I'm finding it hard to think. It's becoming difficult to get things done because I can't establish direction. It's never been this bad before and it just keeps getting worse. How do I reset?

Username: katecat56

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

intrusive thoughts in conversation

Does anybody ever get an intrusive thought mid conversation that makes it very hard to focus on listening? I normally start focusing on making the thought go away which, of course, makes it worse. What is a better approach?

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