paranoia/delusion theme? PLEASE ANSWER

You are seeking reassurance. But I've been there. This theme is one of the hardest to deal with (well all ocd is hard) because it does make you question reality. It is so strange. During postpartum I use to worry that I hallucinated having my daughter because someone didn't acknowledge her at the park. Or I ask myself what if I am hallucinating people in the store right now. What if i have a psychotic break right now. The funny thing is it's actually not an uncommon thought (mine and yours) the brain likes to ask questions and sometimes the questions are trippy it's our response that's the problem. You have no way of knowing you have schizophrenia or psychosis. Only a trained professional can determine the difference between those and OCD. I recommend talking to your therapist or finding a therapist. If that is not an option right now education is the route to go. NOCD has great articles on the subject, you want to do ERP, and there are great podcasts out there like OCD stories, Kimberly Quinlan, and more. You are not alone. 😊

I’ve had very similar experiences where it was more related to dissociation, which can make people feel very distressed and uncomfortable. It’s hard when you’re unable to discern the truth, even if one side of you is telling you that your family/friends are indeed real. Maybe try illustrating how you feel or spending time with your family, not to reassure yourself, but to more ground yourself and sit with the discomfort for a little before reminding yourself that you’ve been around your parents for (i’m assuming) a long time!

I think that thought is probably paranoia related. It’s difficult to release that tension but maybe try to remind yourself of facts that support the idea they are your real parents. Remind yourself that they have loved and cared for you (as parents should) and that you probably have similar physical features (hair, eye color, face shape) that support the idea you are their biological child! Ask yourself: If I was trying to prove they are/are not my parents in court, what evidence do I have? If the evidence would not hold up in a court of law (for example: I just have a feeling they are not my real parents) try to dismiss the thought with evidence that they are your real parents. Psychosis and schizophrenia are often managed well with medication, so if your situation allows it, maybe look into a psychiatrist. Give yourself grace ❤️

Hi, i have this same theme at the moment with similar thoughts, did you ever recover ?