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I can't offer much helpful advice with regards to restoring faith...I'm unaffiliated...but if you're struggling with doubts right now and need some relief, I do know it's possible to release anxiety in a way that doesn't necessarily demand faith. The panic that OCD causes is not our fault - it happens because of factors beyond our control. Recognizing that allows us to accept that we are not responsible for egodystonic thoughts and feelings. We have no obligations to them, other than to acknowledge them and move forward.
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Well said friend
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Thank you!
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You are not alone! I have a similar problem with a young family. I finally have everything I ever wanted and suddenly my OCD is overwhelming. We have to just take it one day at a time and work through ERP even though it sucks. You can get your life back.
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My faith increased alot when this began, I was praying everyday and extra then it slowly faded and alot of it is sadly gone and Im afraid i'll lose more if my thoughts do end up coming true
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Im sorry youre struggling
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Yeah this is really tough to deal with. But I guess the whole faith thing has been a struggle for some time now, It’s only been exasperated by the OCD
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Bro I totally feel this. I don’t understand all of this and why God as allowed this at all. I got this at the age of 36 and it caught me off guard along with other things that happened the year I got ocd. My faith was strong in the beginning as well but when I wasn’t healed like I thought I would be which is this whole thing to go away then I started to question and my faith as been a mustard seed lately. Many Christian’s don’t get it and think just give it to Jesus but honestly they don’t know that doesn’t always work how we think it should. I feel your pain. I still wonder what to make of all of this and how God uses it. Maybe medication is something you may need to get you over the hump and don’t let anyone make you feel less of a Christian for having to use mental health medication cause God uses doctors all the time. I know we feel deflated now with all of this and I’m so sorry this hs happened to you. I’m praying for you brother and all of us.
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I’ve been having throuble with faith for some time. Then I had an unrelated medical issue in May. I thought it was God trying to bring me back, because I was doing a lot of stuff I shouldn’t have. Was on adhd meds, anxiety meds, smoking weed and drinking. Then I got gastritis and lost 32 lbs. o was thinking it was Gods way of saving my life so I could be there for my son, because I basically had to stop everything. Then the ocd hit a few months later. I’ve been asking God for a sign, something to help me hold on. I’ve even been praying that he doesn’t let me go, but I’ve yet to have anything happen. It’s pretty traumatizing you go your whole life believing in something and then suddenly have it pulled out from under you. That in addition to the OCD I question why life is worth living. Don’t worry, I’m not actually suicidal, but I’ve thought about it. Previously I just loved my life, and now I just question what it’s all for
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@Ocdislame Bro everything you’ve explained I’ve had similar experience. Bro my wife tried to commit suicide in September 2019, I found her body it was traumatizing, then I smoked weed i feb 2020 cause I was stressed and ended up confessing some of my sins to my wife and she confessed hers to me, that weed experience was bad for me that same night I started having harm thoughts towards my wife and it scared the shit out of me, then may 2020 I had a nightmare about stabbing my wife and that shit wrecked me and bam harm ocd was born with that night of the night I smoked weed. I know it’s hard my brother. I know God loves you brother even when we don’t feel it. Our feelings change so much it’s crazy that’s for sure lol. The trauma I faced brought on ocd. I know it’s scary, I questioned to why this happened is life worth it, I loved my life so much before all this shit. I told the lord I would give up everything to not have this. My wife reminded me it’s easy to have faith when everything goes our way and it’s through trials that faith is tested. I wasn’t raised in church came to Christ in my early 30s. I know you don’t wanna some run of the mill answer but I do know God loves us. I identify with you so much bro cling to his goodness. I remind myself how can I be an example to my son when life is only easy. Get into therapy erp specifically. It helps bro. Your brain is just wired different my man. If you wanna email me I’d be more than willing just let me know.
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@Ocdislame I’m truly sorry that you have to deal with this illness. I wish there was more I could do besides offer words of encouragement and love.
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I’m sorry it’s hard it feels hard . But keep pressing don’t give up
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Have you tried reaching to a pastor
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Brother did you know Martin Luther, the father of the reformation suffered from Ocd and depression? I have a book on it and so did John Bunyan who wrote the pilgrims progress. You are in good company my brother even in what seems like a hopeless situation.
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Thank you. Yeah I had heard that before. I just hope this passes eventually
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@Ocdislame It might it might not bro. Get into therapy man it will help you!
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I agree. I’m atheist now and sometimes it feels pointless and like I have no one taking care of me.
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I’m thankful I have my wife and son. But the OCD along with issues with my faith also make things seem so pointless.
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Would it be helpful to try praying (not too much) and see if your anxiety is relieved?
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I’ve done that. Prayers never really seem to get answered. Not in a way that I know it is. Sure sometimes I’ll feel better, but so do most people
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Always here if you need to talk friend
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Erp therapy does help to leasen the blow of these thoughts as well
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So I’m not sure how many/if any of you are Christians, but I’m assuming this can still make sense to some of you. This morning has been rough. I’m constantly thinking, “am I saved? Have I never been saved and I’m tricking myself into thinking I am? When I’m listening to Christian music am I doing for the right reasons? Is it too late for me?”. Things I know the truthful answers to but yet I still think these thoughts. I don’t understand why. Why do I constantly think about these “what if”’s? My heart always feels so heavy and I feel as if I need to talk to God right then and there to make it stop and go away. But then am I talking to the Lord for the wrong reasons? And the cycle repeats. Thankfully, day one of my therapy is tonight and I’m hoping to find at least a little clarity on this stuff. I’ve had OCD for 7 years and I don’t even know how it works. Any advice?
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I get the constant wave of sadness that ocd has taken my life from me. I can't share my thoughts and they don't feel like mine. I have episodes where I think God must hate me or see some secret sin in me that I don't see, or else I really really am missing when the holy spirit is saying to me. I want to be free so so deeply and have a normal, independent and fruitful life but God is not answering me. Why do I have these thoughts? Are they spiritual or just my mind? If anyone with Religious ocd can help or share how they navigate a true relationship with Christ while having ocd, I would really appreciate it. For context, I've had dozens of people pray over me and I've literally screamed like a child for God to give the answer, I had faith-based ocd even before i understood the gospel or personally knew Jesus. I want to live with eternity in mind and be free from these things so so much. Thank you!
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Do you think God can help me with ocd-Religious themes thoughts... the problem is they feel so real, which is a diagnostic of ocd, and are robbing me of any peace and a true, full loving relationship with Christ. I feel anxious/depressed 24/7 and have such bad intrusive thoughts I'm almost permanently frozen in bed. I feel disabled and behind in life (I'm turning 22 in a few months, currently a student) I trust in Christ alone, but I really don't understand have I am expected to live like this. I don't know what God's will is or if these thoughts are spiritual/ocd. I'm trying to the lose my mind. I know He has enough grace, but I am desperate and my mind is so ill. I am so afraid of sinning against Him or leaving Him. I am so scared of my thoughts I cant share them, I am trying to get better, trying to live a normal life but I am sweating through my clothes, dizzy, foggy, crying screaming, etc. I dont know why God would allow this when all my soul wants is to love and obey Him, and to make my will His very own. Please please help. I know we have to pick up our cross, but I also know Christ said that He came to set the captives free, I have been tormented beyond recognition since age 13, I believe (to some extent) that ocd can be spiritually related, if you would entertain that thought, or perhaps not? I need answers from God. I can barely behave like a human or have any normal conversation my mind is running a marathon every day. My dreams are slipping away and I want to be independent, more than anything I want to do what pleases the heart of God and to live with eternity set in mind. This thing is trying to consume me. I feel like a dropping weight to my church even though they have done nothing but patiently support me. I hate being mentally tormented. Pray for me!
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