I can’t remember what article I got this from, but I wrote this down this week. I’m going to read this every time I have the urge to compulse: “as a result of repeated strong emotional reactions to urges, they turn into obsessions. Your brain registers that strong emotional reaction as something important or real and you become trapped in OCDs cycle. It’s not having these thoughts that make you think they’re real but your reaction towards them. Your reaction is also the exact reason why they become obsessive because your brain starts constantly reminding you of that “danger” to avoid.” Post any other quotes you have on why OCD feels real!!!