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SimonT

272d ago

False Memory OCD

Hi everyone. I have lived with OCD since I was 11 years old, but only recently (I'm 45 now) have I been able to understand the key subtypes for me. Whilst I have experienced most of the subtypes at one time or another, my overarching theme is Moral Scrupulously, with Real/False event triggers and compulsions around certainty and absolutes. I would have categorised it as 'pure o' in the past but on reflection I don't think that's true. Shame is a huge part of it for me. I'm glad I have decided to reach out and take the next step, even if I waited a long time. I'm going through the most acute spike I've had in 8 years and I am determined to do everything I can to recover quickly and safely. The idea of ERP is frightening, not least because I am still mapping things out - how do I know what exposure to do if the landscape changes? Either way I guess I'll find out 👍

NOCD Therapist - Jenna O.

217d ago

First of all, love your attitude as far as - let's see what happens, i'm ready for it! I also think it's important to realize that ocd is the doubt disorder. Dr. Reid Wilson has a lot of great information/YouTube videos on how content doesn't matter as much in OCD treatment as we initially thought and that it's moreso about learning bigger, more abstract concepts like accepting the uncertainty of life in general. This may be helpful when it comes to moving forward with the fear of OCD bouncing around from topic to topic.