False Memory/Real Events OCD
False Memory/Real Events obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an OCD subtype characterized by ongoing intrusive doubting thoughts and compulsive behavior around a past event. Read full article
Common OCD Fears
How can I tell if my memories are real? Help from a therapist
Nobody's memory is perfect. But if you're worries that some of your memories aren't real at all, it may be a sign of something else going on.
Learn moreConstantly Replaying Past Conversations? Here’s What Could Be Going On
Rumination is often a normal activity, but when the habit starts causing distress or taking up a lot of time, you may want to seek help.
Learn moreHow can I tell if I have repressed memories?
The possibility of recovering "repressed memories" is quesetionable at best, but intense doubt about memory may be a sign of a serious condition.
Learn moreI’m afraid of people finding my old social media posts. What can I do?
In certain circumstances, this might be a sign of Real Event OCD, a type of OCD that makes you doubt what occurred in your past.
Learn moreFear of Being Canceled
Discover the link between OCD and the fear of being "canceled." Learn how to identify and manage obsessions and triggers in cancel culture.
Learn moreWhat if I have committed a sin and don’t remember?
Discover how Scrupulosity OCD or False Memory OCD can cause worry about committing sins you can't remember, and ways to overcome these fears.
Learn moreFear of concussions
Fear of concussions in OCD involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts related to head trauma/concussion.
Learn moreFear of doing something wrong
Intense or persistent fears about doing something wrong may be a sign of OCD, falling under the OCD subtype of Responsibility OCD.
Learn moreWhat if I’m really a child predator?
If you’re experiencing recurrent intrusive thoughts involving a worry or fear that you could be a child predator, it may be a sign of OCD.
Learn moreFears about Hit and Run in False Memory OCD
Hit and Run OCD, related to the subtype of False Memory OCD, involves fears of being involved in a hit-and-run accident.
Learn moreFears about sexual encounters
Real Event/False Memory OCD can focus on sexual encounter fear, an obsessive preoccupation/intrusive doubt about a past sexual encounter.
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