CS2
- Date posted
- 45w
False memory OCD
Does anyone go over their false memory and decide yes it didn’t happen and then two seconds later think oh but what if it is real and then mime their false memory again?
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 45w
Yes, this is very common with OCD, especially when dealing with false memories. OCD has a way of creating doubt even after you’ve convinced yourself that the memory is false. It’s like you go over it, feel certain for a moment, and then that "what if" creeps back in, making you question everything again. This back-and-forth cycle is a classic OCD trap, where the need for certainty fuels the anxiety and keeps you stuck in a loop of doubt and re-analysis. The more you try to "solve" the memory or be 100% sure it didn’t happen, the more power the OCD gains. It’s the nature of OCD to feed on uncertainty, and the more you give in to the compulsion of replaying the memory, the worse it can get. One way to approach this is to recognize that you don’t need to be certain. It’s okay to live with some doubt, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. Practicing sitting with the uncertainty and resisting the urge to "solve" the false memory is a key part of breaking that cycle.
rea7rea7
- Date posted
- 45w
@Justin Trout What if I went over the events and I was sure nothing happened and then after that the thoughts kind of stopped? What does that mean? Like not only for a minute or two but forever? Because like once a few months ago I went over events step by step and I proved that they didn’t happen and after that the thoughts stopped. Does that mean I don’t have ocd or I acted on the thoughts or something?
Lily Sh. Lily Sh.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 45w
Yes it's a compulsion. You feel like you got your answer and then the doubt comes back. Do your best to leave it alone. Once you stop compulsions, your certainty will increase on its own over time.
Paola GabPaola Gab
- Date posted
- 45w
Yes. I try to create systems for myself to prevent relying on my memory only. For example I have a security camera at my door and I take notes of important times on my phone, etc.
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