- Date posted
- 3y
- Date posted
- 3y
Hello! Sorry you are in distress! Firstly, I don't want to play into reassurance because that can make OCD worse in the long term, but I want to share something I wish I knew earlier. Apparently despite being a common part of pop culture and pop psychology, there is a lack of scientific evidence that repressed memories actually happen. You are highly unlikely if at all possible to repress a traumatic event. So in short, you can't tell the difference between false memories or repressed memories because they are both fictions of the brain. Hope that helps!
Related posts
- Date posted
- 25w
How can I deal with False Memory OCD? I am struggling with ruminating thoughts, and trying to figure out false memories! How can I enjoy my day without figuring it out?
- Date posted
- 24w
Hey all, I've been okay for a while, but today I'm having a hard time with my sexually-themed false memory thoughts and the compulsion to try and "figure it out". While I've learned enough over time that "figuring it out" doesn't work, I'm just feeling extra overwhelmed today. Stuff that happened over 7 years ago is really getting to me, I'm in this limbo state just sitting here with it all but... ...anyone have any general tips for false-memory OCD?
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 21w
Can it feel like you literally remember a false memory happening? And it feels like the memory has always been there and you vividly remember it happening that way? Because I don’t even know if I’m experiencing a false memory or not but god it feels so fucking real. Like I literally remember it happening. But what’s weird is the original memory was kind of different. 2 years later, the memory is not the same, but it feels like I literally remember it happening. And in this memory, I’m fucking snapping. I’m acting on my thoughts. I feel like a fucking psycho. I hope this is just OCD
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond