2 things

1) anyone struggle with Sensorimotor shit? What are some ERP practices you learned to deal with it? 2) do any of you that struggle with spiritual/religious beliefs believe in things like witchcraft? I occasionally pick up books on it and think about practicing, but I always end up thinking about, like, what if something bad happens like the exorcist? What if I believe in it too much and I go into a psychotic episode when I'm manic? What if I offend the God's? And then I think about how much I actually believe in this and, really, it's more of a "this is cool and fun but I don't wholeheartedly believe in this". It still stresses me out tho, like "okay but what if it is and something bad happens". Obviously it's all OCD and if it happens it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't. Anyway, does anyone else have feelings like that? I always feel like I have these thoughts, and it falls under a specific category, but like, in a different way than everyone else's OCD does. Idk dudes, I'm just stressed. Tell me I'm not alone lol.

maddz

Date posted: 2d

Yep, I often get that fear that if I got into something like tarot or even prayer, I could start believing it too much and it would like intensify my OCD or make me manic. I try to remind myself that that’s not really logical, but also I guess “maybe/maybe not”.

Vee92

Date posted: 2d

I went from being a devout Christian with religious OCD to being a stanch atheist with debilitating existential OCD, finally to a witch with no religious/existential OCD at all. (I have other themes now lol, OCD is like playing whack-a-mole!) You’re not alone, feel free to ask me anything. My journey lasted almost 20 years so I’d be happy to help someone with my experience.

LucasCandy1527

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2d

Thank you so much! It's great to hear that. I kind of only ever heard about people who are Christian and stuff. I always feel kind of alone. But I guess at the end of the day, regardless of what I believe in, OCD is still asking the same stupid questions as it would if I were Christian

Vee92

Date posted: 2d

@LucasCandy1527 That’s right. It’s good to remember that however creative OCD can get, and however specific your obsessions can be, it’s aaaaall the same.

June babe

Date posted: 2d

Hiya! I’ve struggled with sensorimotor ocd before. For me, it was actually time that helped me through it. Every time I felt triggered, I would encourage myself that this would not last forever. It was much better than believing that it would never go away. I would allow myself to feel the triggers, but just change the way I thought about them. This won’t last forever. I’m completely on the other side now! Also, I’m a Christian! I believe in Jesus. And reading the second part of your post made me want to encourage you that there is so much freedom found in Jesus. I believe that all the struggles we face are a result of this imperfect world. I have faced so much too, but honestly even when I have felt the lowest, it is my relationship with God that has been my anchor. When I feel fearful, I simply say the name “Jesus” and His peace is right there. So honestly, my biggest encouragement for anyone who is struggling is to turn to Jesus and pick up the Bible! That’s where peace is found :) “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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