All over again please give any advice you have

@hanysm@gmail.com Thank you so much for sharing, I like your ideas on this. Does this happen with all old memories then? The brain is just trying to get rid of them? I thought mine was triggered through something someone else said not my own brain trying to remove old memories. My case is also different, the memory isn’t that old. Sometimes it wouldn’t even be a memory, it would just be something that occurred a few seconds ago that I’m getting anxiety over because I see images and I’m concerned they happened. Do you think it’s still my brain trying to get rid of memories in this case?

@leena445 Consider it this way: Much like a computer, your brain has short-term memory, akin to RAM, and long-term memory, similar to a hard drive. Everything you encounter is initially stored in the RAM, which is fast but limited in capacity. While you sleep, your brain initiates a "memory cleanup" process. It reviews all the memories stored in the RAM. If a memory is deemed unimportant or unrelated to things you deeply care about—such as religion, family, or loved ones—it is recycled for reuse. Important memories are transferred to the long-term storage of your "hard drive." If a memory is related to something significant but requires further evaluation, your brain prompts you to make a decision. Interestingly, "old" doesn't necessarily mean ancient; it could refer to something from just a few hours ago. The frequency of this cleanup process depends on how full your RAM is. When nearing its capacity, the brain initiates this process more frequently to clear space. Imagine someone with OCD as being like a memory hoarder; their brain might feel threatened by the possibility of running out of RAM space due to holding onto too many memories.

@hanysm@gmail.com Wait are there studies done on this? This makes sense thank you. So if I’m getting doubts about actions from even just a few seconds ago, that indicates that my memory is so full that it’s creating these false images? Or is it not possible for that process to occur when the images come after a few seconds?

@leena445 These images occur when your memory is overloaded; otherwise, your brain would simply shut down. This happens when it reaches a critical shortage level. Regarding the generation of images, remember that the brain is responsible for creating what you perceive as reality. It receives signals from the eyes, ears, skin, and more, then constructs a picture for your awareness to take action. Currently, there are no studies on this topic.It is my theory, and I am planning to post this in a psychology forum and hope it leads to further insights. If you or anybody want to help, I can work with whoever.

@hanysm@gmail.com Oh yeah I’m not sure if I could be much help but I wish you the best of luck in this and I really hope it goes somewhere. I think you’re onto something really important. I’ll pray this goes somewhere. In this case how do I get my memory storage back like unloaded?

@leena445 You achieve calmness by not reacting to your thoughts. When you react, especially with a compulsion, you're signaling to your brain that this memory isn't ready to be processed and let go. As a result, your brain holds onto it and creates "what if" scenarios or images to further explore the thought. Remember, these thoughts are not who you are. Simply let them pass without engaging in any compulsive behavior.

@hanysm@gmail.com Yes thank you, but what if the first thought itself is the what if thought? Sometimes the first thought I get is a bad image, sometimes it is the what if thought

@leena445 Let it be. Those thoughts aren't truly yours or driven by your desires. It's like walking past a barking street dog. If you try to stop it, it might become more aggressive, and if you run away (or perform a compulsion), it could chase you even more. The best way to handle it is to acknowledge its presence without reacting. Understand?

@hanysm@gmail.com wait I’m so scared today like last night I had like a dream where someone said something to me and it has to do with my fear it’s triggering my thoughts and anxiety all over again

@leena445 Calm down, now you know why this is happening. It is just your brain misacting... Use 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to calm yourself

@hanysm@gmail.com even the dream isn’t a sign?

@leena445 No signs... It is your brain garbage collection mechanism working to empty spaces... Stop reading too much into it. Stick with reality

@hanysm@gmail.com Okay thank you

@hanysm@gmail.com right now I’m scared to even go to the bathroom because that’s the one place where I’m alone, and I feel like any place I’m alone I’ll do something gross or inappropriate. I don’t know what to do like I can’t just avoid that forever

@leena445 For now, your Mom can help, I would wait until you have the therapy sessions. You will be better

@hanysm@gmail.com Help please I’m so scared so I went to the bathroom without my mom because I was too scared to ask her and in the bathroom I felt fine even when I got out I felt ok I wrote down everything I remembered then right now I’m crying I have so much anxiety what if it’s true ? How can I tell for sure please help

@hanysm@gmail.com Wait really Shytan is out? I mean I just cried so I don’t know exactly, but I have a question, just 20 minutes ago I was crying now I am better than ever I know the thoughts aren’t true or I would’ve felt something in the moment, why is that? Also thank you so much for the endless help I hope you are blessed 🙏🏽

@hanysm@gmail.com Yes I’ll do that and continue to pray thank you so so much 🙏🏽