Real Event OCD: When Your Past Becomes the Obsession

Real Event OCD: When Your Past Becomes the Obsession

What if the thing you can’t stop thinking about actually happened?
Real Event OCD is one of the most brutal subtypes — because the obsession isn’t bizarre or obviously irrational. It’s something you said. Something you did. Something that feels true.

This video breaks down why Real Event OCD is so hard to shake, how guilt gets hijacked by OCD, and why rumination feels like reflection (but isn’t).
If you’re stuck looping over something from your past, this is for you.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:00 – What if the obsession actually happened?
0:18 – Why Real Event OCD hits so hard
0:31 – The hook: shame, guilt, and uncertainty
1:10 – “What if I’m secretly a bad person?”
1:56 – The difference between OCD guilt and healthy guilt
2:20 – Life is full of imperfect moments
2:53 – Rumination vs reflection: why we get stuck
3:52 – OCD always finds one more angle
4:21 – The key: pause, name it, and refocus
5:00 – The role of the inner critic
5:21 – Allowing uncertainty instead of solving it
6:13 – Acceptance and the paradox of OCD
6:32 – Your past doesn’t define your worth — your response does

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DISCLAIMER
This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are dealing with OCD, anxiety, or any mental health concerns, please consult a licensed mental health professional for support.