Intrusive thoughts & feelings

I have religious OCD. I love God & Jesus so much! But I’ve notice I get nervous when videos come up about God & Jesus because I get intrusive thoughts & feelings. For example randomly I’ll get negative feelings or thoughts on a sweet video of someone talking about God and how good He is. But it’s like sometimes my body (feelings) and mind (thoughts) will throw these things at me and make me feel a different way sometimes. I don’t like it! Does anyone else get this? Any advice?

Zeichele

Date posted: 1y

Hi! I am a Christian and love God and Jesus too! But I find myself doubting him and his plan, or if heaven is real or even if He is real. But the truth is we are told that the devil will try and tempt us and convince us God is the enemy when he is not. Having OCD amplifies these feelings and thoughts because we sit there and obsess on them. God is with you and keep fighting

Cammy123

Date posted: 1y

@Zeichele Oh my goodness me too!! Literally I have doubting thoughts and feelings! I love God & Jesus so much and sometimes it feels like my mind and feelings doubt them! If they exist, am I saved, do i believe enough, am I really a christian if I have these horrible blasphemous intrusive thoughts! Which I know is normal with OCD but still bothers me. I know they’re real. But recently it’s gone back to the theme of intrusive blasphemous thoughts which I hate! But yea you’re so right OCD just amplifies all those feelings & thoughts. Thank you so much!

Zeichele

Date posted: 1y

@Cammy123 Its crazy how much the devils take advantage how our OCD and intrusive thoughts. I get so scared too because I love God so much! I’m like the prayer in our family, family dinners I pray, event I get asked to pray, weddings I get asked to pray. And sometimes I feel guilting for everyone choosing me to pray because I have these thoughts! We can get through this!!

Cammy123

Date posted: 1y

@Zeichele Yes I know exactly what you mean!! It makes me feel so much better that I’m not the only one! It wasn’t until I truly wanted to live for God & Jesus that this happened. I know OCD attacks what you love so that makes sense! It just sucks when your OCD makes you doubt you have OCD. Also do you ever get scared that you said your intrusive thoughts out loud?! Last night I had one and it’s like the thought is so loud I can’t remember if it was in my head or did I say it out loud! I don’t think I did but it’s like that what if!

Zeichele

Date posted: 1y

@Cammy123 All the time! I even ask people if I just said something out loud because I can’t remember if I did. I try to remember that if the thought starts with “what if” then that an intrusive thought and not me talking

jayybaby

Date posted: 1y

Yes I totally relate! I barely know how to explain it

Cammy123

Date posted: 1y

@jayybaby Ikr! Idk how to describe it but I just hate it! Like I love them so much and I’m like why am I having these feelings or thoughts? I feel like maybe it’s OCD way of making you doubt yourself.

Brynnie Bear

Date posted: 1y

I deal with that too! What I try to do is pray that God will help me enjoy things like reading the Bible and watching videos about Him. I’m sorry that you have to deal with that it is hard!

bekind89

Date posted: 1y

Im not religious but I can relate to what you're describing ! My thoughts centre around not loving my kids/family....anytime I see a parent talk about how they love their kids or just seeing a mum walking with her kids down the street, I feel a horrible knot in my stomach and negative feelings that are hard to explain x

jsford04

Date posted: 17w

HELP: Religious OCD and guilt advice?

I’ve been struggling with religious OCD for the past month or so (blasphemous intrusive thoughts, fear of going to hell, etc). I’m a Christian. I’ve been in ERP and I’m learning to let the thoughts just be which is hard, but I’m struggling with the overwhelming feelings of guilt about having the intrusive thoughts. I know the thoughts aren’t from me and don’t reflect my true self, but sometimes if feels like I’m bringing the thoughts on if that makes sense. Does anyone have any advice on overcoming the guilt? OCD is also telling me I’m never going to get over this and my relationship with God will never be the same. I just want to be able to praise God without all of this and it’s making me incredibly sad and lonely. Any words of encouragement are appreciated.

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Aly2010

Date posted: 10w

Religious OCD

Hi! I have been struggling with ocd for many years of my life, however, I have recently been struggling with religious ocd. Currently my ocd has been putting thought into my mind like, “you shouldn’t go to that party, because “God” doesn’t what you to” or “don’t do this or else it’s going to make “God” mad.” These thoughts have been overall causing me so much anxiety, and truly I don’t know what to do. I’ve been struggling to identify it’s actually Gods voice or not. Also, my ocd has been also making my prayer a very stressful part of my day, which is not how it should feel at all. Now finding peace in prayer feels more like a chore, than a conversation. Does anybody else have ocd like this? If so, any tips?

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Aly2010

Date posted: 7w

Religious OCD

Hi! I have Religious OCD, and have been recently needing some tips on how to deal with this painful disorder. I constantly feel like God is telling me to do certain things for example, “don’t go there,” or “don’t do this or else it will be against my plan for your life.” This causes me so much anxiety, and makes me question if I am doing the right things to live according to his will for my life. I’m constantly worried I’m disappointing Him. Also while praying I get thoughts in my head saying I should for example, add for religious practices to my routine. This also causes me stress because while dealing with this disorder, daily religious practices become very overwhelming. I’m worried that if I ignore these thoughts during my prayer, I am ignoring God. I have truly hit a limit where I don’t even know what to do, and am searching for some tips if anybody on here has any. Let’s overcome this OCD together. Thank you

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