winterdays
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- 1y
Intrusive thoughts
Why do intrusive thoughts feel so real? I sometimes fear it isn't OCD and I actually do feel/think those things and it causes me immense distress.
anonyanony
- Date posted
- 1y
Our amygdala (part of the brain that is more active in people with ocd) make us feel like that. It's almost like when we get a fright. It seems so real at the time. After a while our cortex processes the information and we're able to calm down. But, it's that cortex mechanism that we can't do properly in ocd thoughts.
Catlove9Catlove9
- Date posted
- 1y
I feel this. And at times it feels like there’s no other option than them being real.
Steven55!Steven55!
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I think the most important thing is for us to keep in mind they are bogus feelings. OCD is a liar. Over time, with ERP, they will dissipate.
DavidSeekerDavidSeeker
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- 1y
I'm new to treatment and it is so comforting knowing that I am not the only one who feels like that. I haven't talked about my OCD for years and reading your struggle makes me sad and mad for us, but also that we are not alone.
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