Has anybody had false-memories OCD, i am struggling with it now thinking that i was abused as a kid but i know that it did not happen but i have created different images and scenarios in my head that are making me feel worse than i already am. I am struggling with different types of OCD now.

Sexual Orientation OCD

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I am there with you right now my friend. It’s tough to identify what memories are false and what’s real because OCD does a great job at convincing you that those memories are real. The best thing I’ve found is to try not to replay memories in the past over and over in your head because that’s when they become more and more distorted. It’s a really tough thing to do though, I know. One thing I’ve been doing lately is to learn to sit and accept the feelings of uncertainty without engaging in any compulsions (however, that’s easier said than done). You will get through this, I’m sure of it. It will take some time, but you have a strong support group of people here that have your back. Best of luck on your journey.

Star-Lord

Date posted: 5y

Thanks man

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I've had it and I feel you so badly :(. I had and still struggle with false memories related to my HOCD and I feel traumatized that I believed my false memories and messed my sexuality up. Its almost suffocating to think of :(

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I’ve experienced that too. I know in my heart that these “new memories” aren’t true, but my brain won’t let me believe it. It’s so dibilitating

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

Yes!!! My HOCD makes me think I liked girls but I never liked them naturally like I like guys. I forced myself to be bisexual & now I really think I've messed myself up :(

survivorr

Date posted: 5y

@chamomile @chamomile You are so lucky, because you haven't messed up, anything. I'm a 100% straight guy and I won't get offended much, if my girl cheats on me with another girl, even if they have had sex, I don't consider it as a very meaningful act. I'm not against LGBT, or I'm not trying to offend any of their feelings. It's purely my view.Ask yourself, what makes you so pissed off? your guy cheating on you with other girl, or cheating on you with another guy?? it's that simple.Moreover it's 2020,you could get lost in this huge crowd doubting their own sexuality.It happens to most of the people nowadays!just chuck it and move forward.

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

@Abhishek98 My whole reply wasn't even related to whatever you said. wth? I said I forced myself to be bisexual, forced myself to like girls in the past and I feel like I've messed my SEXUALITY up!! I now realize I'm completely staright sexually and romantically. I have HOCD and I'm not pissed at anybody, I never had a boyfriend and I'm only 14. What are you really on about?? Can you explain??

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

@Abhishek98 Plus I don't care if a guy is pissed at me cause I cheated on them. I know I'm 100% straight too!! I have HOCD which tried to convince that you're another SO though you know you're straight. Honestly I didn't get you ?

survivorr

Date posted: 5y

@chamomile Even I don't have a girlfriend, it was just an example. Being a straight guy,I don't think,I will get offended if my partner involves in sex with another women, whereas if I find my girl cheating on me with other man, surely I will get offended. I said

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

@Abhishek98 But how is that related to me and false memories?

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I totally know how you feel! Currently dealing with this right now. I was not even sure it could be considered as OCD, but it is! It’s made me question and doubt family who have never done anything wrong to me. It’s like my doubts are louder than their words

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