How can I maintain my values without the fear associated with OCD?

Religious/scrupulosity

Hey guys lol So the longer I’ve been in OCD therapy, the more my meds have helped quiet my mind: I realize how many things I have been doing that was compulsive that I didn’t realize was compulsive. And for some reason I felt like those compulsions helped me to feel closer to God. Like felt closer to my values. And now that I’m recognizing what I’m was doing and now that my medicine has helped create space between my thoughts and what to do next, I feel like fear was what helped me be close my values? Can anyone else relate? Or does anyone have tips on how to still feel close to your values with the absence of so much fear and paranoia caused from OCD?

Username: VinyViny

Date posted: 9w ago

Keep doing the things you enjoy, not out of fear but out of joy! I honestly had the same fear but since starting therapy (not specific to OCD) and medication that helped my anxiety calm down I started thinking "oh I don't want to do things I like out of fear but out of joy". So in my case I got closer to god because my life was becoming unbearable and I felt as If I needed help from him, now I do it because I genuinely love to feel close to the father. You do not need to do things every day every time every second to enjoy them, you do it when you feel like enjoying them.

Username: Angel J KAngel J K

Date posted: 9w ago

@Viny Wowww thank you so much for your response! I think I’m going to write it down and stick it on my wall for a reminder lol. Because that’s true I don’t need to have fear to stay close to God. I can do it now because I want to. And because I know the joy that comes from being in His presence. Thank you gods helping me understand this a little better 🥹🥹

Username: VinyViny

Date posted: 9w ago

@Angel J K Also, be careful because OCD can occur without the anxiety too. Continue your therapy and be safe. God is love.

Username: Wolfram Wolfram

Date posted: 9w ago

It's part of what makes getting better tough. I do compulsions out of fear in the name of my morals, yet I know I'd do them regardless of fear without OCD. For me it's the difference between doing the same thing but under different circumstances. OCD free scenario: helping someone in need because its the right thing to do OCD induced scenario : helping someone in need because you feel as if someone has a gun to your head and forcing you to do it, regardless of whether you wanted to do it or not initially.

Username: Wolfram Wolfram

Date posted: 9w ago

It feels like more of a choice when the OCD is dealt with properly. Well done on your progress. Keep it up

Username: Angel J KAngel J K

Date posted: 9w ago

@Wolfram Thank you for helping me kind of see it more clearly thank you for your other responses too you are always so helpful!😄

Username: Wolfram Wolfram

Date posted: 9w ago

@Angel J K Any time. We all have our struggles but we can all help each other get through

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 1y ago

Spirituality, Religon & False Memory OCD

I’m new to NOCD and was recently diagnosed with having traits of OCD. I’ve yet to start therapy, but I’d like to start to engage with the community and especially with anyone who can relate to what I’m currently experiencing. I’m a spiritually based person and my OCD has latched onto my spirituality, religion and may be making me question my overall reality, etc. This also makes me question whether or not I am experiencing Magical Thinking OCD as well. Can anyone who deals with spirituality, religion and false memory OCD help guide my thoughts and I? I know that we’re not licensed professionals, but I am seeking fellow users who can relate to what I’m currently going through and experiencing because I currently feel alone and like no one else immediately around me can relate. Thanks in advance!

Username: Samm1999

Date posted: 44w ago

Question for Those With Scrupulosity OCD

Hey, guys. So, I feel like a lot of my scrupulosity ocd is emotions/feelings. Like, I get these impressions and feelings of being evil. I really feel like I am whatever I’m afraid of being in that moment. And I’m really confused by this, since ocd is about thoughts, right? Is that how it is for you guys too?

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