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i had these thoughts for a bit when i was like a bit younger and it would always leave me disorientated or i would go through derealization, i want you to know that it gets better and i promise Allah knows your intentions and what you are going through. your brain latches onto weird things and it gets better okay :((
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@Welovehachi I have been recently been having religious ocd overlap my other ocd problems as well but just learn how to not freak out when these thoughts happen, it’s harder done than said. but try to not react to your thoughts and try your best to not go in depth with your thoughts, no ruminating!! Inshallah it will get better! :)
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Salam Alaikum, friends, I wanted to share a thought that might help anyone wrestling with faith, especially if you have OCD and find it hard to accept God’s existence purely through logic. Think of it this way: On one end, there are facts—things we can directly see, touch, or measure, like the sun rising in the east. On the other end, there’s fiction—ideas that can’t be verified by our senses or logic, like fairy tales. Between these two is faith. Faith isn’t something you can always prove with your senses, but it’s also not pure fantasy. It lives in the gray area where logic, intuition, and experience meet. It’s about trusting in something you can’t fully see, but can sense or reason is true. For those of us with OCD, this “gray area” can be incredibly uncomfortable. Our minds crave certainty and concrete proof, and faith—by its nature—asks us to accept some uncertainty. That’s hard, and it’s okay to admit that. But remember: Just because you struggle to find 100% intellectual certainty doesn’t mean your faith isn’t real or valid. Your intuition and the logical signs pointing to God’s existence are meaningful. Faith doesn’t require absolute proof; it’s about trust, even when your mind demands more. So, don’t be too hard on yourself. Wanting certainty is part of OCD, not a failure of your faith. You’re not alone in this struggle, and your sincere search for understanding is itself a sign of a thoughtful, faithful heart. I hope this brings you some comfort and perspective. May peace and clarity be with you!
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This probably isn't helpful but in case it is: I like to listen to the song,"God's Perspective" by Bo Burnham, it reminds me that quite literally, life is what we make of it. And also, I really like Shane Koyczan's poems; more specifically to this, "Heaven or Whatever". Idk if you'll be into them but I thought it was worth sharing.
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@Welovehachi He really is, I love his work. But yeah, you should also check out Shane Koyczan, he has his poems as spoken word on youtube
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It sounds incredibly distressing when OCD seems to attack your core beliefs, especially something as fundamental as faith. Many people find that OCD targets what matters most to them, creating intense doubt even when the desire to believe is strong. If you’d like additional support, feel free to book a free call with our NOCD team. We’d be happy to share more information and explore ways to help. No one has to live in fear of their own thoughts. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/can-you-go-to-hell-if-you-have-evil-ocd-thoughts-a-christian-therapists-perspective https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-ocd-from-a-therapist-with-ocd/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/colts-braden-smith-scrupulosity-ocd/
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OCD has decided to latch onto my religion (Christianity) and I find myself doubting my belief in Jesus Christ. Yet when I research, I even find myself doubting the atheistic and agnostic approach as well. I’ve been a Christian since I was 13, growing up in a non-Christian in truth but nominally Christian household. This is rough. Any advice?
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I suffer from religious ocd. My only goal in life is to live in God's will and to serve Him - to live and enjoy His eternal purposes & His presence. Jesus Christ is my life. That is my only desire on this earth, this short trip into eternity, and it's being stripped by ocd thoughts and intrusive thoughts 24-7. I have read many times that ocd can 'feel real', and this is true, our minds lie to us because of fear and anxiety we can't and were never meant to carry. I have begged and tormented myself in every way to find an answer from God. I think His answer may be that this is OCD, but I'm not sure. I started therapy again because I am so exhausted and this had stolen so much of my life in a spiral of negativity, depression, and constant anxiety & intrusive thoughts. I have spent about 2 years trying to figure out if my thoughts are real or not, especially with ocd it can deceive so easily as a spiritual matter when in reality it is just a thought, which is confusing and scary to say the least. Can anyone share their experiences with this sensation? No matter what the theme is... Thank you & Praying for your comfort
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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?
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