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Yes, with False Memory OCD, you can actually "see" the event happening in your mind. This happens because OCD takes normal memory doubts and amplifies them with vivid mental imagery, intrusive thoughts, and emotional distress, making the false memory feel real. Why Does It Feel So Real? Mental Rehearsal: The more you think about the scenario, the more detailed it becomes, making it seem like an actual memory. Emotional Intensity: OCD attaches anxiety, guilt, or fear to the thought, tricking your brain into believing it must have happened. Imagination Filling in Gaps: Your brain tries to "complete the story" by adding false details, creating a realistic but inaccurate mental image. Memory Checking: Constantly replaying the thought to “figure it out” only strengthens the false sense of certainty. How to Respond to False Memory OCD: Stop going over the memory in your head—it fuels the obsession. Recognize that the vivid mental image is part of the disorder, not proof of reality. Refocus on the Present: Engage in another task instead of spiraling into rumination. I hope that this is helpful!

Yes, absolutely. False memories can feel incredibly real and vivid, to the point where you can actually "see" them happening in your mind like a mental movie. OCD loves to latch onto this, making you doubt whether the memory is real or not. The more you try to analyze or figure out if it really happened, the more real it can feel—but feelings aren’t facts. The best thing you can do is recognize that this is an OCD trap and practice sitting with the uncertainty instead of trying to prove or disprove the memory. It’s tough, but you’re not alone in this!

Look at Ali greymond’s youtube videos on false memory - helped me a lot

Yes!! :(