forestlife00
- Date posted
- 5y ago
FernandoVFernandoV
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Dear Sheila, This theme is extremely common - it is called scrupulousity and it is related to perfectionism. Even though I am not religious I have it and it is one of the most debilitating forms of OCD from what I have seen. Self-forgiveness is not the solution here for people like us, believe me, I have tried and it just increases the obsession. You need to find an OCD specialist and do some strong ERP and treatment to tackle your perfectionism. It is commendable that you strive to be a good person; however, you are a human and are subject to learn through trial and error and a huge percentage of kids are curious about sex and some sexual exploration is completely normal.
keith11keith11
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I'm not sure what you mean about the sexual curiosity as a child part but I am a Christian with OCD and what is sometimes called "scrupulousity" is a major theme of mine. The guilt is debilitating. I know that the Gospel actually is meant to free us from guilt because we have been given right standing with God apart from our own merits because of Christ, but my OCD doesn't care what I know. I haven't found a good way to fight this yet but I'm keeping my head above water fortunately.
josh1991josh1991
- Date posted
- 5y ago
It’s so hard to have ocd as Christian. Always keep in mind that ocd attacks what you care about most. Which means jesus is very important to you. He came here to forgive all and to give us all hope. We are all sinners. But he saved us, he saved you and has plan for you and it’s for good not bad so keep praying and keep pushing forward he will reveal his plans for you. Be strong. God bless.
anonymous07anonymous07
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Yep. I totally get this. Like, with HOCD, I was always worried about if I would go to hell. Or if, like right now, what if I do something that’s wrong and God gets mad? I totally feel you. In fact, I think a lot of my OCD themes come from my faith.
MissLovelyMissLovely
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Yeahh I'm a Christian and get this too
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