Gennie_890

Date posted: 8h

Religious OCD

Hey guys so I need some advice or help from fellow Christians. I always get so anxious and scared I’m doing something that doesn’t please God and this has severely impacted my day to day life and relationships. I can always feel his “stare” and feel like I have to act correctly, I can feel him “looking” at my thoughts and it has led me to not knowing what I am even thinking or how I feel because I always think I am faking. Also trying to not declare anything has led me to be paranoid of stuff I’m saying. Also I feel like I have to monitor EVERYTHING I do. And I “feel” if something is righteous or not for me to do it. I need help please.

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 8h

Hi, thanks for the post! Can you tell us a little more about your relationship with God? Are you involved in a Bible teaching church?

Gennie_890

Date posted: 8h

@Someone99 I grew up Christian but didn’t really have a relationship with God until I was 15(I’m 18). I do go to church (been going to my whole life). These thoughts started heavily when I was 16-17 and they have distanced me from God a lot. I haven’t been taking time to pray or read the Bible since it feels like it triggers those thoughts in some ways. I currently go to a Pentecostal church.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 7h

@Gennie_890 Religious OCD is a tough one and something I really struggled with for years without even realizing it. It can really confuse us and create a distorted experience with God. So it's important to recognize what are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, and what is truth as presented in the Bible. Because there is such a thing as real conviction, and if we ignore that, it may have serious consequences to us spiritually. So I'd recommend going back to the basics, first being, are you a child of God, through Jesus Christ?

Gennie_890

Date posted: 7h

@Someone99 I mean I did accept Jesus into my heart and try to live for him if that’s what you mean.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 7h

@Gennie_890 From there, I have a list of affirmations, 50 of them, from God's word that help me to remember what I am, and who I am in Christ, based on the true written word of God that endures forever.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 7h

@Gennie_890 Did you grow up in a strict home?

Gennie_890

Date posted: 7h

@Someone99 Could you share them with me?

Gennie_890

Date posted: 7h

@Someone99 I did actually, I wasn’t allowed to hang out with friends outside of school and I’m kinda still not. On the other hand my family was lukewarm until I was about 11, so I grew up around parties and drinking. But my parents especially my dad were really strict.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 7h

@Gennie_890 I just asked because we can definitely shape our view of God based on our parents. And I'll definitely share the affirmations, give me a little to figure out how to copy and paste them. :-)

Gennie_890

Date posted: 7h

@Someone99 Also how you said about conviction I used to think it was the Holy Spirit convicting me a lot like about everything like speaking or doing something mundane but then I realized it was me but now I am scared of him convicting me and when he has I question if it’s me again or him. I need help with that.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 7h

@Gennie_890 I get I completely. And when OCD is involved, it can take the place of God's "voice" and condemn us. So being grounded in God's word is very important, because when our internal voice contradicts what the Bible says, we know the Bible is true. Can you give an example of something you're struggling with?

Gennie_890

Date posted: 7h

@Someone99 I am struggling with rumination a lot. I feel like I have to calculate every move I make and am always questioning if it’s okay with God. I am also struggling to pray or read the Bible I feel so condemned when I do because I think I’m a sinner.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 6h

@Gennie_890 Well, we are all sinners and will be until we pass away. Salvation happens when we receive Jesus as our Savior, sanctification is our daily walk and our growth as God's child. Remember, it's a relationship with God, and grace is a big part of it.

Someone99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 6h

@Gennie_890 WHO I AM IN CHRIST THE WORD OF GOD SAYS: 1. I am God's child for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the Word of God that lives and abides forever. (1 Peter 1:23) 2. I am forgiven of all my sins and washed in the blood. (Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:14; Colossians 1:14; 1 John 2:12; 1 John 1:9) 3. I am a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17) 4. I am a temple where the Holy Spirit lives. (1 Corinthians 6:19) 5. I am delivered from the power of darkness; Christ brings me into God's kingdom. (Colossians 1:13) 6. I am redeemed from the curse of the law. (1 Peter 1:18-19) 7. I am holy and without blame before God. (Ephesians 1:4) 8. I am established to the end. (1 Corinthians 1:8) 9. I have been brought closer to God through the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:13) 10. I am victorious. (Revelation 21:7) 11. I am set free. (John 8:31-32) 12. I am strong in the Lord. (Ephesians 6:10) 13. I am dead to sin. (Romans 6:2 & 11; 1 Peter 2:24) 14. I am more than a conqueror. (Romans 8:37) 15. I am a co-heir with Christ. (Romans 8: 16-17) 16. I am sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:13) 17. I am in Christ Jesus by his doing. (1 Corinthians 1:30) 18. I am accepted in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:5-6) 19. I am complete in Him. (Colossians 2:10)

Thesadastronaut

Date posted: 7h

Hey there, I'm a Christian and have been my entire life - Having dealt with crazy religious people, different denominations, and connecting more with God. I have been having a bit of religious OCD lately making me worried but I can definitely talk with you if you'd like! Feel free to message me and I can tell you a few things that help when my thoughts take me the route of thinking I'm not worthy.

Gennie_890

Date posted: 7h

@Thesadastronaut I would love that thank you so much!

Megan Banks

Date posted: 5h

I’ve had religious OCD for almost 3 years and I’m a Christian. I struggled with what you’re struggling with during my beginning years of ocd so If you ever want to talk please let me know :)

Aly2010

Date posted: 17w

Religious OCD

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?

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Godisincontrol

Date posted: 14w

Religious OCD Christian

Please help anyone else here with Religious ocd and is a Christian? My brain is going hay-wire and want to know I'm not alone... what do your thoughts say and how do you overcome compulsions? Im going through a rough moment and feel sick with anxiety and stiff. I want to obey God but my thoughts won't stop. I surrender to the Lord and then I have peace with the compulsions and they go away but the thoughts are the scary part please - is this spiritual or is it mental? Or is it both? Would love to hear a Christians opinion on this... because my thoughts latch on and won't dissappear but I know that the Bible commands us to take control of our thoughts and to renew our minds...yet God has grace for this and mercy for our every need... I know God is in control (completely) and my mind creates a lot of the issues for me without any spiritual stuff (it's a very powerful thing) but it's still scary. Lord help me, I surrender myself to you Jesus, counsel my soul and help me.

Aly2010

Date posted: 14w

Religious OCD

Hi! I have Religious OCD, and have been recently needing some tips on how to deal with this painful disorder. I constantly feel like God is telling me to do certain things for example, “don’t go there,” or “don’t do this or else it will be against my plan for your life.” This causes me so much anxiety, and makes me question if I am doing the right things to live according to his will for my life. I’m constantly worried I’m disappointing Him. Also while praying I get thoughts in my head saying I should for example, add for religious practices to my routine. This also causes me stress because while dealing with this disorder, daily religious practices become very overwhelming. I’m worried that if I ignore these thoughts during my prayer, I am ignoring God. I have truly hit a limit where I don’t even know what to do, and am searching for some tips if anybody on here has any. Let’s overcome this OCD together. Thank you

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