False memory flare up.

I’m in the midst of a false memory ocd flare up. During this time is it correct that our minds are not seeing clearly? That we don’t have clarity? It’s like I fully know the false memory I’m having didn’t even happen but I’ll have moments of overwhelming anxiety where my ocd is just trying to convince me so badly that it did - which I know it did not but it feels so real. I’d really love some advice on how to determine that it’s a false memory. Also any tips on how to move on from this false memory. :(

BellaBirdy

Date posted: 23d

I have dealt with this for so long, and I know the absolute fear it can cause. You are NOT alone!! From my experience, it’s classic overthinking and anxiety… and unfortunately the reassurance is only gonna fuel it You’re okay. :) people who did those bad things aren’t gonna ask if they did them. They KNOW they did them. This is classic false memory….

It.girl

Date posted: 23d

@Isabella Regalado I know, you’re right. It just feels so real when you’re in the thick of it. What brought this on was a girl im training at work randomly said to me “I’m talking to this guy and I was told that he sent you a message trying to get with you”. I laughed it off and said “No, I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost a year now. That guy did try to hit on me years ago but not anytime recently”. And ever since then I’ve been SPIRALLING. My OCD ran with that and is now in my head trying to convince me I cheated on my boyfriend with the guy she was talking about when I know I didn’t, or that I did something to betray my boyfriend when I know I didn’t. I love my boyfriend and I know I have never cheated on him and I know I would never cheat on him. Plus I find the guy she’s talking about disgusting. But my OCD is making me feel like I did something wrong when I know I didn’t but the guilt I’m feeling for literally no reason is crazy. :(

BellaBirdy

Date posted: 23d

@It.girl Girl, don’t you worry okay?.. if you had done that. You woulda known. Believe me😭 You are a-okay… and I get it… everything feels so real when in the thick of it. Take some deep breaths, relax yourself, and do something you love

mynameishope

Date posted: 23d

@It.girl Its classic ocd, and you will be ok, it does take time to convince yourself that, but you will. Sometimes saying the thi g out loud is what helps dissipate..youre definitely not crazy, ocd is a monster of a disorder and can feel very debilitating.

It.girl

Date posted: 23d

@Isabella Regalado Thank you for replying 🥹

Illyas

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

I’m going through the same right now, need someone to talk to to help me to get through this ngl :(

It.girl

Date posted: 19h

@Illyas Lately I’ve been trolling my ocd. So when the false memory pops up I’m like “ya right ocd … yep I definitely did XYZ.. you’re totally right. I definitely did this even though I have no recollection of it.. right on” and it’s been kind of helping . I say it in like a funny sarcastic voice. It grounds me and helps me to not engage.

Illyas

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 19h

@It.girl Thanks for the advice Mine is really hard because it got trigger by some screenshots I took that I completely forgot about cuz they didn’t mean anything and then my brain is like did you do this and that etc… so idk

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