merbear
- Date posted
- 6y
Adam LAdam L
- Date posted
- 6y
The same thing happens to me. For me, however, I’m more concerned with others understanding the meaning behind my words. Sometimes, I feel as though a word may mean something to me, but may mean something slightly different to somebody else. The ensuing feeling of feeling misunderstood is triggering
AgateAgate
- Date posted
- 6y
I go through similar stuff. Every now and then when I'm reading and I don't know the meaning of a word I think I don't know it and try so hard to figure out the definition without using words that feel like they mean the same thing. For example I was reading and saw the word express and I KNEW what it meant when I was reading it but had no idea what it actually meant. So I considered it as a synonym of demonstrate and I couldn't think of what that meant so yeah... You get the idea. It's best to just try and Google it or if possible just ignore it.
The_MooseThe_Moose
- Date posted
- 6y
I do the same thing. I also focus on a word and think about why whoever made the word and why they did that word, and how they chose what means what. Like how did anyone decide that dog means dog, why that word. I don't know if you do that, but I get what you're saying.
merbearmerbear
- Date posted
- 6y
Thank you both for replying-yes, I get both of these things. Sometimes I focus on my own words, and sometimes I get stuck on why someone chose a particular word for something. It can be very distracting and disheartening-sometimes I just wish I could turn it off and “be normal.” But it’s good to know that other people experience the same thing-let me know if you find a tactic that works for you to get “unstuck.”
Related posts
Cantal
- Date posted
- 24w
Memory loss
Not necessarily asking for reassurance and I know I’ve mentioned this here before but my OCD has been affecting my cognition seemingly. I’ll forget small things or put things in odd places sometimes, or mix up words - things like that. Obviously this triggers me to be like “Alzheimers/dementia.” Can anyone relate? And if you recovered what did you do for it?
mriley♥
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 22w
Fun question! 😊
Not sure if this is OCD or ADHD or both, but sometimes I get really stuck on a topic to the point that it's obsessive and somewhat debilitating but still fun. Does anyone else get caught up on random topics (in a slightly unhealthy way)? This part of my mental health issues is one I don't mind as it has contributed a lot of joy to me through different fandoms and groups in my life. Just curious what obsessions (positive) you guys have and if you consider it a blessing, a curse or a blerse lol
nae nae
- Date posted
- 15w
Question! Is this a thing?
Are intrusive memories a thing? Because I have memories pop up throughout the day, usually regrets or mistakes from when I was younger, but it's almost uncontrollable? It sort of feels like I'm testing myself to see if the memories still make me anxious or something. I can't tell if I'm willingly thinking of them or if they just invite themselves in. They're just always at the front of my thoughts unless I'm really engaged with something else or out and about with other people... I'm trying to treat them like I do with intrusive thoughts, but occasionally, it's like I can't resist NOT ruminating on these past events. I try not to, but then that only makes them more persistent. I'm just curious if anyone's dealt with this or possibly has advice? I'm guessing I'll just have to sit with it. I don't think I've asked about this before, but I might be wrong lol. I forget easily 😭 I'll probably speak with my psychiatrist about this, too, but our next appointment isn't until August. She's not an OCD specialist or haver, so I thought I'd ask here, just in case anyone can help! 🤍
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond