What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to reframe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as primarily a disorder of memory continuity formation instead of fear or anxiety.

February 8, 2026Open Access

OCD as a Disorder of Memory Continuity: The Aura-X Ω Framework

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The aim is to reframe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as primarily a disorder of memory continuity formation instead of fear or anxiety.
Introduced the Aura-X Ω framework for understanding OCD.
Focused on the dynamics of Temporary Memory and Bold Memory.
Analyzed how intrusive thoughts gain continuity through repetition.
Proposed that OCD arises from weak intrusive thoughts with excessive continuity.
Demonstrated the role of dual-memory dynamics in the persistence of OCD symptoms.

Abstract

This paper reframes Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) not as a primary disorder of fear or anxiety, but as a disorder of memory weighting and continuity formation. Within the Aura-X Ω framework, OCD is understood as the pathological persistence of weak intrusive thoughts that acquire excessive continuity through repetition rather than emotional intensity. The model integrates dual-memory dynamics (Temporary Memory and Bold Memory) and proposes a memory-centric interpretation that complements existing cognitive and behavioral theories.

OCD as a Disorder of Memory Continuity: The Aura-X Ω Framework

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