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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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