Suggest Treatment For Intrusive Thoughts While Having OCD

Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016

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Question : Hi,can ocd alter memories to fit your current fear?

Can ocd fill in the gaps to what your headspace looked like at the time?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

OCD does not alter memories. OCD consists of intrusive thoughts and related compulsions to relieve the distress associated with those thoughts. It is not involved in the memory process.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 hours later)

so why am I getting memories where I no I was anxiously thinking about something between 2003/2008 and my current state of mind is telling me it was because I was thinking about the a murder I committed!! even though I have no memory of a atuall event

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
What you are describing goes beyond simple OCD. I am concerned this may be a psychotic episode. You need to visit your treating doctor who knows you to evaluate you in-person.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (11 minutes later)

I have ocd,seen doctors etc,my mental health was suffering between 2003/2008 something started it off before 2003

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Believing you committed a murder when you have no memory of this is not consistent with OCD. It is concerning for psychosis. You need immediate in-person medical evaluation. This is my strong recommendation.

Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 minutes later)

would I remember killing someone even though my minds telling me something happened in 2003

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Possibly not, not necessarily. This is a serious matter that cannot be discussed adequately over the internet. You need an in-person consultation.

Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (15 minutes later)

why would I forget,I'm talking about not being drunk etc you wouldnt forget breaking your leg,seeing the queen or passing your driving test

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
People dissociate and forget or become psychotic and think they did something they didn't do. This is a serious matter that cannot be discussed adequately over the internet. You need an in-person consultation.

Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (23 minutes later)

OK I understand I no for certain I wasn't dissociated or psychotic back then was that what you was referring to doctor?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
No, I mean you may currently be psychotic. This is a serious matter that cannot be discussed adequately over the internet. You need an in-person consultation.

Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (38 minutes later)

I wouldn't say I'm psychotic,specialists have said it's does to false memory ocd Which is intrusive thoughts

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
To be sure you need an in-person consultation.

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Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee