Religion

I am very into my religion and grew up in a strict religion and ow I’m convinced I’m going to hell. I have awful awful images of me doing the worst thing I could possibly think of and it’s the thing I fear people doing to the ones I love. I was reading an article with someone with my subtype and his priest basically said he’s going to hell and now I’m convinced I’m going to hell and I want to go to heaven and I’m panicking because I’ve never felt so far away from myself and from God idk what to do. It’s really hard for me to let this go because my religion is so important to me and I don’t want god to hate me or not be saved

Username: SpecklesSpeckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 36w ago

I have your subtypes and have the exact same thing. I really fear I'm going to hell. 3 months ago I was better and felt like God was helping and the new pill was a God send, but now it's not working and I've spiraled out of control. I don't think my husband loves me anymore. I can't work.... I'm debilitated. I'll talk to you more on this bc it seems we are in same boat and I'm so terrified.

Username: SpecklesSpeckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 36w ago

Also, I feel like I'm going to die soon bc of this. I can't live like this. I'm in bed, can't get daily things done. I'm paralyzed by it. I feel there is no way out

Username: BillyPilgrim2BillyPilgrim2

Date posted: 36w ago

Hey there. I've been there. Here is a resource. Please consider reading or listening to the author's lecture on the topic. Honestly, the author doesn't seem to fully grasp ERP but the theological insights here may be helpful. https://www.ccef.org/jbc-article/scrupulosity-when-doubts-devour

Username: TanyaShelby22TanyaShelby22

Date posted: 36w ago

i'm really sorry you're going through this. it sounds incredibly tough, especially when your faith is a big part of who you are. 😞 i've battled with a different ocd theme, but i know how overwhelming and isolating it can feel when your mind is stuck in a loop of fear and doubt. one thing that's been a game-changer for me is this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools." it was recommended by my local ocd support group, and it offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises that can really help in moments like these. also, the ocd stories podcast has been a comforting resource for me, hearing how others navigate their ocd journeys can make you feel less alone and offer some helpful perspectives.

Username: Kenzz Kenzz

Date posted: 36w ago

@TanyaShelby22 Thank you!

Username: TanyaShelby22TanyaShelby22

Date posted: 35w ago

@Kenzz - you're welcome!

Username: Caitlin12

Date posted: 6y ago

My religion ocd is so terrifying. I’m Catholic, and I get thoughts that I’m going to hell constantly It’s so exhausting and it scares me so much when my brain tells me I’m going straight to hell and that I’m a horrible person, and it makes me believe it

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Username: amysmith

Date posted: 1y ago

religious

hi guys it’s been awhile since i’ve been on here but right now i’m starting to get really scared i’m scared to go to hell because i swear, have intrusive thoughts and compulsions (obviously) and i look at and do s*xually immoral acts i am a catholic person and i’ve always stood by the notion that if i act with good intentions then there is no issue, but my mum was talking about her fear of going to hell (her ocd subtypes are about this) and now i feel guilty when i sin, even tho i only want peace in the world i go to reddit and look at some answers for this stuff (i have a really bad compulsion of searching questions on google for hours) and they mostly say i will go to hell if i sin i also get really depressed then question god’s existence and then wonder why i should be alive and stuff and then i’m guilty later i really don’t want this to become a major subtype. i have health ocd but it’s calmed down since i’ve been diagnosed with a health condition (for some reason??) can someone, christian or not, please respond with their experience with this subtype or anyone with advice at all?

Username: The_obsessiv...

Date posted: 37w ago

Possible religious ocd?

I'm a Christian, I've been a Christian for as long as I can remember. I love my faith and was in the midst of getting back into it. However now I'm afraid. The troubling thing about the abrahamic faiths is that there is a heaven and there is a hell. I'm not sure much about Judaism but I know in Christianity and Islam that he'll exists. Now I saw some thing stating a claim that all Christians will go to hell in Islam and now I'm questioning my faith and can't stop thinking about it. Not to say that I don't love my muslim brothers and sisters. I'm I just very confused and scared. I can't afford to be wrong.

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