Question about false memories, please help

Can it feel like you literally remember a false memory happening? And it feels like the memory has always been there and you vividly remember it happening that way? Because I don’t even know if I’m experiencing a false memory or not but god it feels so fucking real. Like I literally remember it happening. But what’s weird is the original memory was kind of different. 2 years later, the memory is not the same, but it feels like I literally remember it happening. And in this memory, I’m fucking snapping. I’m acting on my thoughts. I feel like a fucking psycho. I hope this is just OCD

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 17w

I think one of the first posts of mine that you replied to was about this. At the time, I didn’t think it was OCD because my memory felt so vivid and detailed, like absolute truth, and it was awful from the moment I remembered it. I know you’re probably in an OCD spiral right now, and it’s hard to believe things you already know, but yeah, it can happen just like you said it could. Maybe we’re both wrong, but we both have OCD, and we’ve both experienced this. I’ve also read about others going through the same thing, so it’s very likely OCD. Our morals do change over time, but not in a way that you suddenly forget something and then remember it like it’s a brand new memory, leading to panic. That kind of thing usually happens with amnesia or other conditions. But since we both have OCD, it’s likely just that. You’re not snapping, and if your brain is trying to figure out all the possible disorders or illnesses that could cause memory loss, don’t stress, it’s just OCD. You’re good. This happens to way too many of us for it to be a coincidence. Just know you’re not alone :)

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 16w

Checking in! Are you doing okay?

andrewt_

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 16w

@issphra 🫶🏻 Hey!! Thank you so much for checking in, it really means a lot to me 🤍 also I’m sorry for not replying to your comment! My energy has been depleted so much from constantly doing compulsions. But what you said was really helpful. You always have such great things to say and I appreciate it so much. I haven’t been doing too well though. I’m still obsessing over body movements from the past and feeling like they confirm my worst fears. I’ve been doing so much rumination and I know it’s not helping me but it’s so difficult not to do. Sometimes it’s tempting to try to accept that my fear is true and that I’m a bad person but I know that won’t make things better. I just hate this disorder so much. But I hope you’re doing well 🤍

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 16w

@andrewt_ Hi, no don’t worry at all about it. I’ve been in a similar boat. So, so drained from so many compulsions. I was just making sure you were okay, you don’t ever have to face this alone. I wonder if we’ve spend the same amount of time ruminating this week lmfao it’s been pure OCD fuel in my head the last days. I’m here if you need anything, remember, OCD attacks where you’re the most vulnerable.

andrewt_

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 16w

@issphra 🫶🏻 I’m really sorry to hear that you are also struggling with doing compulsions, I know how draining they are :( But I really hope your week gets better and that you have good moments in between the rough patches. You deserve them. And I’m always here if you need any support at all too, never hesitate to reach out 🤍

amelia:3

Date posted: 24w

how to deal with real event + false memory??

im going to be vague here, but basically i did something in the past that i regret and it became a huge point of my OCD but i have talked to my therapist and i have mostly moved past it. i watched a video by an OCD youtuber that really put it into perspective. anyway, i have been with minimal worry for a few days, but now im having worries related to i think false memory? basically it’s like “oh but what if i said/ did this and just forgot that means i harmed this person im a bad person”. to me it sounds like textbook OCD but im just wondering if anyone else has experienced false memory / real event at the same time. i have a really horrible memory which is making it even more stressful. any responses are appreciated!

dee012

Date posted: 21w

false memory help

any advice for when you get false memories that feel really real? especially something that had JUST happened, it’s like ur brain distorts it. i feel like i do something wrong 24/7 then i get over it and ocd latched onto something new

Anonymous954

Date posted: 19w

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Does anyone else’s false memory intrusive thoughts of what could have happened feel very, very real?

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