The OCD lie tries to tell us that the anxiety or discomfort of the thoughts are too much, will take us over/make us “go crazy”, and we cannot endure it so we must do a ritual (repetitive coping behavior) to make it go away.
Obsessive compulsive disorder tells lies which disguise themselves as truths. These lies add to the distress that obsessions cause, but once we are able to realise they aren't true, it makes dealing with OCD much easier.
Does OCD cause 'compulsive lying' or 'compulsive honesty'? The idea that OCD makes you or a loved one more likely to compulsively lie is generally false. It's much more typical for people with OCD to struggle with a compulsive need to tell the truth, sometimes called “compulsive honesty.”
And so OCD often turns sufferers into liars. Whether it's due to the fears mentioned above, or some other reason (related to stigma perhaps, or even commanded by OCD?) those with obsessive-compulsive disorder often do whatever they can to cover their tracks. They become sneaky and deceptive, courtesy of OCD.
What does “unacceptable thoughts” mean? This type of OCD involves sexual, aggressive, and religious/moral obsessions. These obsessions involve very taboo thoughts that are hard to talk about, even with people who we are closest to.
False Memory OCD refers to a cluster of OCD presentations wherein the sufferer becomes concerned about a thought that appears to relate to a past event. The event can be something that actually happened (but over which there is some confusion) or it can be something completely fabricated by the mind.
The person with OCD may go to great lengths to pursue the person to ask their relentless questions, and I have seen several cases where they would even manipulate to the point of threatening to harm themselves or do desperate things if their questions went unanswered.
Not only do OCD sufferers have to deal with being perceived as selfish and likely annoying, they themselves often feel guilty for “having” to manipulate people and situations in order to follow what their OCD is dictating.
People with OCD are usually aware of the irrational and excessive nature of their obsessions and compulsions. However, they feel unable to control their obsessions or resist their compulsions.
OCD can be extremely sneaky and can switch the content of what you once felt fearful and obsessed with to a new theme or obsession entirely. I always inform my clients, once in recovery, what signs to look for in order to know when their OCD is changing themes.
People who have OCD often overestimate the potential for danger and the consequences of making an error or not doing something perfectly. For example, if you have OCD you might believe that the likelihood of being fired is extremely high and that if you make any mistake at work, even a small one, you could be let go.
People with scrupulosity OCD commonly become terrified that their actions or thoughts are religiously or morally “wrong.” You might worry about what your “sins” mean about who you are as a person. It's not uncommon for people with scrupulosity OCD to fear that their thoughts make them inherently “evil.”
OCD attacks the things we care most about and often contradicts our most core values. The person who struggles with obsessions related to swerving off the road values being responsible. A person who values family and respect may experience obsessive thoughts of pushing or cursing at a family member.
OCD makes it virtually impossible to trust your gut because one of its major cognitive manifestations is doubt. It's more likely to kick you in the gut and overwhelm you with incessant questions about your choices than to allow for intuition to help you.
We found that patients with OCD exhibited a deficit in mentalizing ability (cognitive empathy) compared to the control subjects.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterised by recurring unwanted and intrusive thoughts, impulses and images (obsessions), as well as repetitive behavioural and mental rituals (compulsions). It can be difficult, demanding and exhausting to live with a person who has OCD.
It's not uncommon to be diagnosed with both OCD and NPD. In fact, one study found that among people with OCD, about 4.5% also had an NPD diagnosis, compared to just . 9% of those with other kinds of mental illness.
This means that someone experiencing this mental health condition might display patterns of alternating clingy behavior and a tendency to push their partner away. They might fluctuate between praising their partnership and considering their relationship doomed to fail or riddled with problems.
People with False Memory OCD experience frequent doubts about things that have happened to them and can become convinced they've done something wrong despite there being no evidence these memories are accurate.
Many people with OCD experience extreme guilt. Certain symptoms can trigger this feeling, such as having sexual or violent thoughts or believing that you are responsible for causing harm to others.
Pathological doubt, often found in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), has been theoretically linked to memory deficits, but empirical evidence for such deficits has been mixed. In contrast, many studies suggest that individuals with OCD have low confidence in their memories.
Presentation. Primarily obsessional OCD has been called "one of the most distressing and challenging forms of OCD."