How to delete trauma from the mind?

[ClownWorld2023]

Something that works, also for OCD.

 

[Dingo67]

Something that works, also for OCD.

I don't think that's possible. Best we can do is learn to cope with it as best we can.

 

[Tombs_in_your_eyes]

EMDR

 

[Reflection]

Unfortunately that's not possible (yet at least), but I think therapy can help with coping mechanisms.

 

[theshund]

The only thing I know of is electro convulsive therapy, which does still get used in extreme cases. It effectively wipes out memory. But I think the results can be mixed.

I hear DMT is a good insta fix for things like OCD and depression.

 

[foggyskies_]

Honestly? The only way to do that is to dissociate out of your mind. But that's not ideal, obviously. Some level of dissociation can be a healthy escape, but ultimately we need to process our traumas to learn to cope with them. It sucks a lot but you got this ☆

 

[ClownWorld2023]

EMDR

Is this possible to do alone?
There aren't many therapists here, and the ones available are probably not good.

The only thing I know of is electro convulsive therapy, which does still get used in extreme cases. It effectively wipes out memory. But I think the results can be mixed.

I hear DMT is a good insta fix for things like OCD and depression.

I don't know where to source DMT.

Is it possible to use it without going into a trip?
I haven't considered psychedelics out of fear that I end up tripping and waking up in a mental hospital.

 

[Tombs_in_your_eyes]

Is this possible to do alone?
There aren't many therapists here, and the ones available are probably not good.

No, you can't do it alone. EMDR done by someone who isn't experienced can make you much worse.

There are many EMDR therapists who will do online sessions, including with people in completely different countries and time zones.

 

[ForgottenAgain]

Something that works, also for OCD.

Don't know about OCD but I did forget a traumatic event in my life when I was a late teen. I don't know what happened, I just remember feeling mortified and scared. I sat down on the ground and told myself "forget it, forget it, forget it" over and over again and after a while I actually did forget it and went to sleep.

I did EMDR to deal with grief, didn't help me, just made me more sad to relieve those memories in therapy so many times. My therapist tried to make me remember that episode I spoke prior but nothing came to mind. I don't know what happened that day still and it's been more than 10 years since.

 

[ClownWorld2023]

Don't know about OCD but I did forget a traumatic event in my life when I was a late teen. I don't know what happened, I just remember feeling mortified and scared. I sat down on the ground and told myself "forget it, forget it, forget it" over and over again and after a while I actually did forget it and went to sleep.

I did EMDR to deal with grief, didn't help me, just made me more sad to relieve those memories in therapy so many times. My therapist tried to make me remember that episode I spoke prior but nothing came to mind. I don't know what happened that day still and it's been more than 10 years since.

For me it would be to late to try to forget it.

I think the real problem is me relieving the thought of the trauma in-between my normal thoughts.
My mind is messed up beyond repair I'd say.


I was right when I thought at the time: "If I don't kill myself in time, more bad things will happen."

 

[todienomore]

Theres a lot of good anecdotes on reddit about dmt microdosing, this user also did a big writeup on why it might work. Might jist be manic, as his user name suggests.

 

[grapevoid]

Trauma and OCD is an extremely difficult mix..

before trying ANY type of psychadelic- do you have or does BPD or schizophrenia run in your family? If so- do not attempt psychedelics without a medical professional please.

That said, I have adhd with an underlying OCD component and PTSD. Erasing trauma from your brain is unrealistic, and goes against your natural defense mechanism, even if you don't consciously remember a traumatic event your brain stores the danger component and subconsciously reacts to it, trauma literally changes your brain. It's best to focus on identifying things and working through them. If it's an option for you to try psychedelic treatment, micro dosing can be helpful or a controlled trip. Also, I'd recommend focusing on your compulsions and controlling intrusive thinking first.

Do not underestimate your OCD! Your intrusive thoughts are not the same as someone who does not have OCD. 6 years later I am still compelled to make sure my door and windows are locked 5 times every single night. Even if I can get myself to knock out without doing it I will wake in the middle of the night panicked to do it. Logically I know it's so irrelevant but the ocd component tells me I have to. I'm not triggered, I'm not thinking about the traumatic events that got me there, it's the compulsion which is so much harder to break than identifying and coping with triggers from trauma, for me anyway.