Grimag


Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601

Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601

Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601

Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601

Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601

Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601

Warning: Illegal string offset 'output_key' in /homepages/14/d510576430/htdocs/clickandbuilds/WordPress/MyCMS4/wp-includes/nav-menu.php on line 601
  • Flow
  • Anxiety & Worry
  • Stress
  • Arousal
  • Psychology
  • Videos
  • Pros and Cons
Home OCD False Memory

OCD False Memory

One of the lesser known types of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that still affects a lot of people around the world and causes them significant problems is the OCD false memory. It is called “false memory”, as there would be no actual evidence that something untoward has happened. Those who suffer from this condition tell stories that they have done something very wrong, such as murder or rape, but there is a complete lack of evidence that they had committed such an act. Also, they would be hesitant to let these memories go, believing that, despite the lack of evidence, there is a chance that they did something bad, even feeling guilty about it and demanding to know the absolute truth.

Causes

Most false memory OCD scenarios are observed to occur after a night of drinking, as being intoxicated seems to create a situation where a person will not be able to remember with any certainty what he did while he was drunk. However, this condition does not mean that alcohol is consumed in order to affect an individual, though it tends to be the most common case. Generally, the onset of an episode could occur in as little as a few hours after a real-life situation or event, though it can also take place up to a few years later, without any known reason when an intrusive thought would strike.

Common Symptoms

Typically, those who suffer from OCD false memory would get an intrusive thought that they have done something bad at a specified time and place, where they are not able to tell the difference whether it is intrusive or an actual memory. Almost immediately, they would start questioning whether what came to their mind is true or not.

Though details of the false memory will be very fuzzy at the initial stage, sufferers tend to ruminate excessively over the thought, which can cause more details being added, making the thought more real as time goes on. What’s worse, these people would end up ruminating even more, making their condition to spiral out of control sooner or later and causing them to spend countless hours going over the thought in their heads.

Also, sufferers could exhibit other compulsions, such as often talking to other people who were present at the event in question to be able to try and ascertain if anything had really gone bad. They would check their phones from time to time to see if there are messages about the false memory received or sent.

Addressing OCD False Memory

Getting past OCD false memory can be very difficult, where those who are suffering from it would have to take a leap of faith that they are actually dealing with an OCD intrusive thought, rather than a real memory. Then, these individuals would have to work very hard on preventing themselves to engage in performing compulsions, which means that they should allow such intrusive thoughts to pop up in their heads without giving them any attention. Cognitive work should be put in order to get them to realize that they would never commit heinous acts, proposed by intrusive thoughts.

Jun 27, 2016-Flow Psychology Editor
OCD Cleanliness SymptomsOCD Rumination
You Might Also Like
 
Aspergers Coping Skills
 
Waking Up Depressed
6 years ago Psychology
0
GooglePlus
0
Facebook
0
Twitter
0
Stumbleupon
0
Linkedin
0
Pinterest
Recent Posts
  • Only Child Characteristics
  • Does Music Affect Your Mood
  • Negative Motivation
  • Positive Motivation
  • External and Internal Locus of Control
  • How To Leave An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
  • The Ability To Move Things With Your Mind
  • How To Tell Is Someone Is Lying About Cheating
  • Interpersonal Attraction Definition
  • Napoleon Compex Symptoms
Archives
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • November 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
Recent Posts
  • Only Child Characteristics
  • Does Music Affect Your Mood
  • Negative Motivation
  • Positive Motivation
  • External and Internal Locus of Control
Categories
  • Anxiety & Worry
  • Apathy & Boredom
  • Arousal
  • Flow
  • Pros and Cons
  • Psychology
  • Stress
  • Videos
2014 © Flow Psychology Blog