Doubt/not remembering

[ST673]

Last night my son got into trouble for something that I said he did and now I'm wondering what really happened and was it as bad as I said etc...I am doubting myself and can't even remember clearly what happened. Rationally I think I would never allow him to get into trouble if he didnt deserve it and that I did right thing because despite ocd I know myself but I'm still doubting and having trouble remembering. Anyone else really can't remember something because of ocd?

 

[Brotherly Spirit]

When I'm obsessive about something, I can't let it off my mind and I can't forget it. Once it's been long enough to let it go, then I'm able to forget about it. Like most things it depends on my memory, how recent something was on my mind.

You shouldn't worry too much, as a parent you can't know for certain everything your child does. If there's a chance he did something wrong, it's important to set him straight. Just let him know what it is you think was done, try to explain why it's wrong and not to do it. Not much else you can do, except teach your child the best you can.

 

[Mari17]

I think those of us with OCD often overthink things, which makes us FEEL like we don't "remember" something accurately. In reality, we remember as much as we need to, but we're overthinking the issue so much that we feel the need to dissect the memory thoroughly, and then get frustrated when we can't remember every single second of it. At least that's my opinion.

 

[Brotherly Spirit]

Oh, now I better understand what you mean. Sometimes I feel lost being doubtful or fearful of something and struggle to find my way. But it's something repetitively happening in my life, just I can't seem to remember enough to stop (least not perfectly, not ideally in my mind). Only thing that helps is accepting I'm not perfect and simply do my best. It's why I'm a Christian, takes the focus off me and put its on God (less self-centered and think less about myself).

 

[ST673]

Thank yall for the answers! Great answers! especially needed this afternoon!