Why does it feel like OCD is confirming my fears?

When something bad happens, do you ever worry it could be related to you? "I had a mean thought about my sister, and now she's sick. It's all my fault." “That latest update about climate change is because of all the plastic water bottles I’ve thrown away.” This kind of thinking is incredibly common with OCD. It can make life feel unpredictable and scary, but it isn’t something you have to keep living with. Learn why OCD can make you feel responsible for things beyond your control—and how you can start seeing through its illusions.