- Date posted
- 35w
Dreams and OCD
Lately, I’ve been struggling with a fear that I know is tied to my OCD, but it still feels overwhelming. Sometimes I wake up from a dream feeling good—like happy or even a little aroused—but I can’t fully remember what the dream was about. This triggers this intense anxiety for me because my brain starts spiraling: What if I was happy about something bad? What if it was connected to an intrusive thought? I know dreams are random and don’t reflect my true self or my values, but it’s hard not to overanalyze when I can’t remember the details. It’s like my OCD fills in the blanks with the worst-case scenarios, and I feel ashamed or scared for no reason. Anyone else?
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