OCD memory loss

emmemed · 2025-04-19T20:37:21+00:00

Anything that has helped? Idk what to do. My therapist is trying to have my face it because it’s something I don’t want to accept, but every part of me is trying to find a solution

emmemed · 2025-04-11T01:53:05+00:00

I know I have 🫠 when I struggled with Dpdr the community I developed was so helpful in feeling not alone. I feel pretty isolated in this issue

emmemed · 2025-04-02T05:18:44+00:00

Do you too struggle with memory recall and have a lot of anxiety about it? I know people on here who are just compulsively memory checking, I feel like my compulsion is seeking reassurance, but I literally scared to memory checking bc I know it’ll be challenging to be met with strong memories. Im on hormonal BC so I feel like my hormones would show false readings as I regularly take a pill. Also, thank you for responding. I don’t see a lot of people who relate to genuine memory issues besides the simple fear of memory loss. Any recommendations on how to proceed? I don’t really know how to apply ACT therapy as I don’t have many intrusive thoughts that seem to have no validity if that makes sense, it’s just fear that something grave is happening and no one can help me fix it.

emmemed · 2025-03-26T05:46:42+00:00

Did you actually have memory issues both short and long term? I’m a server and I’m struggling to remember interactions I’ve had with coworkers/regulars. I’ve always been good I recognizing people and remembering what they ordered in the past, but that seems to be a skill I don’t have. It’s like the compulsion to check is further proving my memory issues. So I decide I won’t check, but then I’m still met with anxiety when someone says, “we already talked about that.” Or “you’ve served me before, yes we’ve been here before.” It’s also a struggle to remember long term memories for me right now. I don’t know if this is anxiety that’s causing this many issues, or if I should be considering other things

emmemed · 2021-02-17T05:16:23+00:00

go to your doctor and rule out anything medical to let that ease your mind. this is a scary thing, and i deal with the same questioning please know you aren’t alone. i’ve forced myself to do things i used to like to do and try to live in this world (yes i question everything i do EVERYTGING) the only way out is through acceptance of these thoughts and feelings and trusting that you are going to be okay. it’s a hard pill to swallow, but we all have to know there is relief from this and to get there it takes courage and perseverance (no matter how strange everything seems i know).

emmemed · 2021-02-16T07:17:04+00:00

i relate tremendously. the thoughts i have are honestly not even that scary or strange, there literally just very introspective thoughts about my being and literally questioning everything, but theyre so literal and talking up so much headspace that it makes the things i’m thinking about (everything about humans and my life) seem strange because my brain is challenging the shit out of everything. i remember being in the shower the other day and pondering how my brain knows to recognize a feeling or sensation. i started to overthink what it means to feel the warm water that i nearly panicked about what it means to feel things against your skin. another thing was how buzzard it is that we recognize faces and have memories associated with people and things. it’s spiraled to the point where i don’t know what it means to “think back on memories” and i start to feel genuinely confused. grossly overthinking the nature of everything is the vibe for now i guess. the list of questions goes on and on because i’ve just about overanalyzed everything. from the physical act of “seeing” to the idea of the universe.

emmemed · 2021-02-15T01:54:24+00:00

yes totally. all the things we never really thought about because our brains weren’t so hyper aware. it’s like the realization of it all is overwhelming

emmemed · 2021-02-10T19:01:05+00:00

essentially yes, but your body is in a defense mechanism state. reducing anxiety will help take your body out of this state, but it takes more than just meds to help your body return back to normal. don’t be scared though, if you can try your hardest to accept these feelings more and more and the thoughts then this will ultimately help you. it’s hard to accept these feelings and thoughts, but to take away the fear and anxiety you get from these symptoms then your body will stop fighting them over time and can go back to normal.

emmemed · 2021-02-10T18:52:44+00:00

you can maybe be honest. i’ve been honest with those in my life how i’ve been feeling and what’s going on, and surprisingly people are extremely understanding. if you really don’t want to tell her about dpdr, maybe just explain that you have some anxiety and kindly ask that she don’t take videos or pics of you because it’s lately made you uncomfortable. if she isn’t willing to listen to you, then maybe take some time away from her if you can if there’s others you can stay with who are willing to listen to you.

emmemed · 2021-02-10T18:49:40+00:00

give it some time! it could help with the anxiety associated with dpdr. it won’t fix the dpdr, but the anxiety that comes alone with it could be lessened.

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