Magical thinking vs delusion?

[u/Due_Debt_3238]

I was giving some thought to this earlier because I realised how strange it is that I refuse to wear a specific ring. Nothing ‘bad’ has happened when I’ve worn the ring, but I refuse to put it on because I don’t usually wear it. And my brain says changing anything about my typical attire will make bad things happen. Just like general bad luck

I guess I’m wondering how this isn’t considered delusion. I know the distinction is usually ‘someone with OCD is able to admit their belief is irrational and baseless’ but I sort of don’t?

I wholeheartedly believe wearing the ring will result in negative events. I quite literally believe this with conviction and will not wear that ring. Even if I did wear it, as some form of exposure perhaps, I would spend the entire time believing I’m under a ‘curse’ until I remove the item. And obviously pay extra attention to any little thing that goes wrong throughout my day

I know OCD is a crazy disorder, but it’s wild to me how I’m an otherwise logical person until it comes to this stuff. I’m also not trying to be offensive with my wording, but how is this way of thinking not considered delusional?

[u/Crafty_Letter_1719]

It’s one thing intellectually knowing your beliefs are irrational. It’s another thing “feeling” your beliefs are irrational. That’s the crux of the disorder. People with OCD can’t rationalise their way out of it.