Been having some harm intrusive thoughts tonight when trying to sleep and I really wanted to vent but then I got scared that if I discussed it out loud or wrote it over text that the devil/one of his demons would hear and tempt someone to do something harmful to me/those I love. I have therapy tomorrow but now feel like I can’t tell her what I’m going through because of this fear. Any help?
Hey Hanna, I can totally relate. As a Christian it can be really difficult for me to manage OCD because sometimes you hear talks about Demons and Devil. Without providing you reassurance, OCD can cling onto your religion and use it in a way to scare you even further. I personally had trouble sharing with my therapist as well because I felt weird saying that out loud. However, I trusted her to not judge me, but to treat it as OCD. If you trust your therapist, whenever you are ready, I feel it would be great to share! Remember that OCD can and will cling onto absolutely anything
@My OCD Academia Thank you 💗
I understand. I have the same thoughts. I grew up Catholic!! They force fed me about hell!! You can share with your therapist... nothing is going to happen. ♥
@Speckles Thank you so much for this 💗 I’m not even religious but of course all of that sticks 😭
@hanna13 Yes... the whole demons and fire stuff scares the heck outta you! I get it. I must to have had ocd when was little and didn't know it.
@Speckles It’s so scary! 😮💨
@hanna13 I remembered being child before 10, bc we were living at the old house. I was crying, scared and ran to my mom. She said what's wrong? "I said something made me say something in my head about demons or something like that... she was probably like WTH is wrong with her, but she hugged me and said it's ok..
hey, i really get how tough and scary those thoughts can be, especially at night when you're trying to find some peace. 😟 it's super brave of you to reach out even when you're feeling this way. i struggle with a different ocd theme, but i totally understand that feeling of being stuck between wanting to share and being scared of the consequences. 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 offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises that really help in the moment. also, checking out the ocd reddit has been a good spot for me to feel less alone and see how others manage their ocd. hope this helps a bit, and sending you strength for your therapy session tomorrow. 💪
@BobbyIX32 You are so sweet thank you for all of your kindness 💗 I really appreciate it
I actually have this app and it is genuinely such a game-changer for me when Im really struggling too, great rec
Thanks I have to load that App. Too! My husband is saying don't load anymore stuff bc people will hack or steal your info. There isn't anything to steal!! I really don't think people are concerned with who I am... seriously, I'm not that interesting!!
I had ocd themes with demonic crap trying to effect me. Never did. It was a struggle ngl. I struggled to sleep for 2 years and when I finally opened up to someone who could help I got better. (instantly better). Was weird
just a couple days ago i experienced this for the first time from watching the new DAHMER series. Im having intrusive images and thoughts of me harming or killing my loved ones and its so scary because i would never do it. It has me questioning if im crazy and im having severe panic attacks over 3 times a day. Im mentally and physically drained, i’ve told my mom about it and we are going to see a therapist tomorrow. Im scared to because idk if they specialize in OCD and if i tell them my thoughts they are gonna put me in the mental hospital or say im crazy and don’t have OCD, can any therapists on here or fellow people with Harm OCD let me know if you think im showing signs of it, i just want it to go away and to be able to sleep at night without severe overthinking.
Hi I suffer from devil ocd and anytime I have a idea outside the box my head says it was influenced by the devil now I can't do that idea our I'm cursed and have givin myself to the devil please any help or similar things happen any advice needed
I feel that this post could be triggering so please approach with caution! I’ve been having a lot of intrusive thoughts about the devil getting sent my intrusive thoughts and then making them come true. This has also led some of my intrusive thoughts to include that they’re for him. It’s really scary. I’m not even religious, but it’s really hard to shake. Does anyone have any advice or comfort? Thanks <3
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