Intrusive thoughts

Hey guys ! Can anyone share some tips or advice for coping with shame and guilt that come from having intrusive thoughts. I feel like these thoughts are taking over my life. I hate these thoughts , these thoughts are the total opposite of what I want to think of. I keep obsessing over the fact that im afraid that god won’t forgive me for having these intrusive thoughts. I keep praying and ask god for his forgiveness. Do you guys have an advice on this ?

Username: M123456M123456

Date posted: 23w ago

I am also struggling with the shame…and embarrassment for having these thoughts. Like I beat myself up that I’m so childish for being like this. It helps me to come on here and see that I’m not the only one fighting this. That lots of people feel this way… so I must not be ‘such a freak’.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

@M123456 Thank you so much for your response !!

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

I am in the same boat. I talked to my Pastor about it and his response was essentially that there is nothing to be forgiven for. You don't choose to have those thoughts. You most likely don't believe them. I KNOW mine are not true and that I don't want or choose to have those thoughts. I feel actively tormented by them. I try with everything in me to not have them and literally break down in tears asking God to forgive me. I truly believe that God would never condemn someone for something that is out of their control. We have a mental illness, a sickness. Why would God condemn his children for a sickness they don't want and can't stop? He is our Heavely Father and a loving Father would never disown a child for being sick. I will pray for you. Remember that God is love and just because something is in your head doesnt mean it is in your heart. May God bless and heal you.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

@Anonymous Thank you so much for your response. I really needed to hear this 😊. Made me feel alot better knowing that I’m not the only one struggling with this.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

@Anonymous You are not alone at all. I came here looking for a zoom or video chat support group. If you come across one, let me know. Maybe there would be an interest in some folks here in making one. I still struggle daily with religious OCD and I still worry ablut being forgiven as well but I tell myself what I said in the comment above. I truly feel the Holy Spirit in me and God's presence around me... so I know he hasnt forsaken me and I am sure he is with you too. I asked my husband if he thought God would forgive me and he said not only has he forgiven you... I think he feels sorry for you. I believe God wants us to be happy. Perhaps we will come out stronger and able to help others on the other side of this terrible disorder. There is a man who was in ministry for many years who overcame religiou OCD on youtube. His name is Mark DeJesus. I hope you will find his videos as much a blessing as I did.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

@Anonymous I truly believe we are faced with these struggles and obstacles for a reason and that reason we will soon find out. I do believe this will make me stronger but it will take some time. I am starting therapy for the first time this week and hopefully I can feel some sense of relief. I really hate feeling this way and I take on a lot of shame for having these bad thoughts. I believe I am experiencing POCD and for me that it the worst thing ever because my brain is telling me things I don’t want to think of or things I wouid never wish upon people. But there’s a voice in my brain telling me the exact opposite. It’s like my thoughts are taking over. Then I spiral and think that god will punish me for these. Your reply really resonated with me and I appreciate your time in answering me, truly made me feel better and gave me hope

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

@Anonymous I will pray therapy goes well for you. Stay strong🖤

Username: hanysm@gmail.comhanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 23w ago

Hello, We all get those "bad" thoughts, having OCD or not having it. So you should not feel guilty or embarrassed at all. The matter of fact is, you and those suffering from OCD are very sensitive people, and strive for perfection. The issue is, the world is not perfect and God made it this way intentionally. So don't let the problem of a flawed world, be your problems. Don't try to perfect what God intended to be imperfect. You don't have to suffer for problems that is not yours, let's the world deal with it's problems. You not alone in those thoughts we are getting them and it is normal.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

@hanysm@gmail.com Thank you !!

Username: callistapopp

Date posted: 2y ago

how do you guys not feel extremely guilty for your intrusive thoughts? i’ve been struggling with the guilt over having these thoughts in the first place. any tips would help so much!!

Username: Violet Hargr...

Date posted: 1y ago

Intrusive thoughts

HELP!! Does anyone have any tips for intrusive thoughts I have been having some really bad ones lately.

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