Hey guys so I’m dealing with some particularly triggering false memories. They were weak at first as they always are but then I gave in and starting ruminating and they have become very convincing. Does anyone have any acceptance statements for false memories or erp exercises?

Thanks for the post. I find that I can accept pretty much every thought except false memories. They seem so much scarier because they can feel so real and as you said cause a great deal of uncertainty about the future. I got really lost in trying to figure them out yesterday which of course only made them feel more real and assign that sense of familiarity. I do feel more hopeful today somehow after a sleepless night. I wish you the best of luck on your journey as well.

I’m starting to believe mine. When I first became concerned I had no recollection of my feared events but now I’ve had so many images and scenarios come up from ruminating that I feel like they are real memories even though I know that when you remember something you generally have all the details come at once instead of I’ve the course of weeks. I hate this so much

Sorry to hear that man. Hope the meds work out. I used to take Zoloft when I was a kid and I remember it working pretty well with very little side effects. I hope therapy works for you as well. I started therapy a few weeks ago and apparently I actually have GAD instead of OCD. I’ve been starting to get better but the last two days are the worst I’ve had in weeks. But that’s how it goes I guess. Excercise and mindfulness meditation have done wonders for me though. I definitely recommend them. I hope you continue to improve. Keep your head up and just remember to take it one day at a time

I’m going through this right now, and I’ve been struggling with it everyday for about 5 months. One exercise I’ve been doing is to learn to just accept that I’m going to have those thoughts run through my mind; there’s nothing you can do. However, I’m doing everything I can to avoid any compulsions, or let those thoughts get the best of me. But it’s tough to do when those false memories could possibly have a significant impact on your future. I’ve found that over time, avoiding the compulsions will help weaken the false memories, but like I said, I’m in the process of it right now. I wish you the best of luck, and I know we will both get through it!

I hate how it can even have a sense of familiarity to it. That’s what is most triggering for me. It totally sells me on the lie and I fall for it every damn time. It makes me feel like I should tell my wife just in case it is true but I don’t want to damage our marriage over my stupid mental disorder

I have a confessing compulsion. My ocd tries to get me to feel the need to confess potential wrong doings that may or may not have ever happened on a regular basis just in case. I feel like I should wait it out but I hate how it makes me feel like I might be hiding something from her. It makes me feel distant. I hope you continue to do well on your journey. Have a good weekend

How are you doing now nick?