Scrupulosity (Religious OCD) 🙏

I have religious OCD (scrupulosity) and it's been really debilitating and scary. Hard to even get out of bed or in bed if that makes sense . So much massive intrusive thoughts/lies/irrational thoughts abiut the devil l, condemnation , sin and my salvation in Christ . (My higher power - God) . If you guys may have similar or the same kcd as me I would really like to know so I don't feel so alone and scared . ALSO.. if you have any techniques or medication your on that help me cope with it as much as possible Thank you. ❤️

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 18w ago

I hit a stage where I was living good, I felt like though I don’t believe perfection is required for heaven, I wanted to live as good as possible. And I was. But out of no where I began to feel guilt for mistakes I made in the past. Some as a kid, some as an adult. I had secrets people didn’t know about, most are the same as anyone’s. Nothing that major, but to me, secrets were lies and lies were sins and sin would send me to hell. I started confessing to my wife all these mistakes and things that were from long ago. It was hard for her but she was forgiving. This eventually led to false memory ocd stuff, where I was scared I may have even done stuff I didn’t remember. I still fear hell and worry I’m not right. But reading my Bible daily helps tremendously. Knowing that Jesus sought after those who struggled not cast them away. I focus on the blessings I have and his love. I’ve taken medication when it got real bad but no longer than a week. I just want to heal naturally if I can. And so can you. The Bible says there is no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus.

Username: Sammich1Sammich1

Date posted: 18w ago

Thabk you so much for sharing your story, faith and Gods Word. That means a lot to me . I agree with you . I know . It's just really hard now with my ocd . I might try a ssri called Paxil. Have a appointment tomorrow ASAP

Username: Angel J KAngel J K

Date posted: 14w ago

Hello, I’ve struggled with this theme for as a long as I can remember. However it spiraled really bad yesterday into this year, where I couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep. It was awful. I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. It’s crazy how powerful the mind is. It took awhile for me to find a medicine that agreed with my body and honestly if God didn’t place people in my path to help me get the help I needed I don’t know where I would be now. My medicine has helped me and has quieted my thoughts and fears so much. In fact sometimes I feel weird that I don’t obsess as much so that’s a new struggle for me! But here to tell you it gets better. God is in control. And always work to still pray, still talk to God. No matter how hard it gets. Because ocd will bring doubt. Will bring fear. Guilt. Shame. Which can naturally make someone want to turn away. But no that’s what the enemy wants. Always Run towards God not away from Him. This is a reminder for myself too! Because ocd tries to create a gap between us. We are all here supporting you too!!

Username: Angel J KAngel J K

Date posted: 14w ago

@Angel J K Spiraled last year & into this year*

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 8w ago

I struggle with this deeply. I know that ERP helps and counseling.

Username: anthonycaronna

Date posted: 46w ago

Religious OCD

How does scrupulosity or religious ocd affect you? And how do you cope with it?

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 45w ago

Scrupulosity

I put a trigger warning on this for people who have scrupulosity just in case. I have religious OCD and it is really hard to go through. It goes “f you Jesus” “sorry God I didn’t mean that I love you” “f the devil I love Jesus” “I hate the devil I love Jesus” “I love the devil” “no that’s not true I’m sorry God I didn’t mean that” “f you Satan” in my head all day. And then I’ll be listening to the radio and listening to KLove (which is a Christian radio station) and I’ll have what I call contradictory thoughts which is when one or many of my thoughts contradicts the truth of God. Because it will be that Jordan Feliz song and he’ll say “the king is alive” and my brain will say “no he isn’t” and it will send me into an annoyed spiral. “Yes He is I’m sorry Jesus I know you’re alive”. If anyone else goes through something similar to this please let me know so I can feel less alone.

Username: chihuahua_girl

Date posted: 30w ago

Religion OCD

Hello, I’m very new to this and have never confessed the fact that I struggle with severe scrupulosity (religion ocd) to anyone before. I am not officially diagnosed but I have spent countless hours researching and know that I am dealing with this horrible mental illness. I can’t function anymore. The intrusive thoughts are getting so bad. The moment I wake up they begin to pop into my head & I can’t even sleep because they are just running all over my mind. The thoughts are so bad that I don’t want to repeat them but they mostly are blasphemous bad thoughts. I avoid praying and religious services because it triggers my bad thoughts. I cannot control anything and I have no access to therapy because I’m so scared to ask for help and don’t know how to even describe to my family what I am going through. It’s so debilitating and I just keep repeating these scripts to myself to try and relieve my mind but it just starts all over again. It’s non stop and I know I cannot keep going like this. I don’t know whats real or isn’t, I just want a break. I’m so scared of everything and it’s interfering with my life more and more. If anyone could share some words of encouragement or tips it would be greatly appreciated.

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