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Here I am again after almost a year of thinking I was doing better but recently slumping back. Does anyone else constantly think of an event or mistake you made in the past and can’t let it go? I told my husband forever ago and he just wants me to let it go. He doesn’t understand why I’m so upset. But to me it’s like it’s the worst thing imaginable and that I’ve ruined his trust in me and I keep feeling like I should bring it up and there’s things I’m not telling him even though I have literally told him everything. Please help.

Username: dee.dee.mdee.dee.m

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 39w ago

It’s okay. It’s just a thought. Let’s keep going. You got this.

Username: elliss2elliss2

Date posted: 39w ago

I don’t have any advice, but I understand your problem. People with OCD have a hard time letting go, because when a feeling comes up, it always feels real and like it’s now. Like old guilt will come up again although it is forgiven, just because our nervous system has PTSD (I don’t mean this as a joke).

Username: GrettzelGrettzel

Date posted: 39w ago

Try to not see it as you thought you were better but now it's untrue. You may feel like you have nothing to show for all the work you've done, but resiliency builds with time and experience. I totally agree with dee.dee.m, let's keep going. It's okay that sometimes we need support to get through things. If you're struggling to let those go, maybe seeing mental health professional will do some good as they can help navigate and help you to find healthy coping skills for independence

Username: LeslieB3LeslieB3

Date posted: 39w ago

i'm really sorry you're going through this rough patch, especially after feeling like you were doing better for a while. it sounds incredibly tough to be stuck on past events, feeling like it's impossible to move forward. it's also hard when it feels like others don't fully grasp the weight of what you're feeling. 💔 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called 'unstuck'? when i was in a similar spot, what really made a difference for me was this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyOCD.com/try) that my NOCD therapist recommended. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support for moments exactly like you're describing, helping you work through the thoughts and feelings that are keeping you stuck, much like an OCD therapist would. i know it sounds like just another thing to try, but it genuinely changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 5y ago

Can’t stop thinking of things from years ago. Like I’ve already gone through it and moved on but now my brain likes the what if questions and doubting my entire memory of the situation and twisting it to something dark. I confess to my mother usually and once I’m on a roll it’s hard to stop. Either I tell her nothing or everything that comes to my mind. I was upset about something from 6 years ago, talked it out with mom and now a new memory popped up and that is the new obsession until I talk it out. Horrible!! I can’t live like this.

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Username: Magzzz

Date posted: 3y ago

For the longest time I let go of my past mistakes and it didn’t bother me for a while and then all of a sudden it’s like my mind won’t shut up about it and I feel an intense amount of guilt again . Talked to my mom about it a long time ago and also my first therapist (haven’t talked to my current one about it yet) and I asked my mom today if anything that I brought up about my past that I should worry about and she pretty much gave me a lecture that I need to let it go and stop obsessing over it which is easier said than done when you have ocd but hey I can’t expect her to completely understand. I just don’t understand why one day I don’t think about it one bit and then the next I’m having a panic attack and can’t forgive myself because of my past. It’s so frustrating. Any advice? Anyone gone through Real Event Ocd and gotten through it?

Username: Coffeelover11

Date posted: 1y ago

Anyone else experience this?

Does anyone struggle with real event ocd and having to confess to their partner? I have so many regrets on things I’ve either done or thought and feel like I can’t move on or be better until I’ve been forgiven for them. Mostly things that happened a couple years ago and I don’t know why it’s all of a sudden bothering me now but it makes me feel like I’m the worst person ever. I’m even questioning how I thought or felt during that time and I’m confessing to thoughts or things I may or may not have done or thought. It’s so confusing and I feel trapped in my own head. If anyone has any tips I would appreciate it. Thank you for you time

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