faith and idols

I don’t want my God to be my belly. I don’t want food or have control over my life but always seem to give in idk how much to restrict or is it a sin to eat everytime I’m hungry maybe I’m snacking too much even if it’s healthy and I lack self control. I hate it. Then saw a tik tok post yesterday and then today one was on Facebook and I just need to pray and listen and just listen for once. like idk why I love to eat and get excited abt different foods and treats like bro. Should I just go to work and not eat all day until I get home I just don’t know. Like it’s to fuel us and give us energy not just always think abt it and wait for the next time you can eat it’s annoying I wish I could just think normal and that’s probs why I spiral cuz it’s true and idk how to fix it but stick in the same cycle cuz I don’t want to or don’t know how. And in such a planner like I gotta know so I can schedule for the day and stuff and in every aspect of my life, I just have to plan

Fondbond

Date posted: 17h

Hello, I just want to say acknowledgement that there may be an issue is really brave. God sees that. Scripture does point to this as idolatry in Philippians 3:19. I understand where you are coming from to a certain extent. I would eat out so much it was scary. Even when I lived alone I was so lazy to cook and when I did I would have like thirds of it. Something about it being hot and ready idk it started to feel like an addiction. Unfortunately and maybe fortunately what stopped me is I was diagnosed as a diabetic. I completely changed everything and I looked at it from the outside and realized Lord I have a problem please help me. My cholesterol was super high I was 34 on statins. Anyway all that to say I feel you and I pray you get in a place where you feel like everything is balanced. I will leave you with 1 Corinthians 10:1. I’m not sure what will help. Maybe fasting? That way you can dedicate some time to God that way your focus is shifted? I believe in you. Sorry this was so long.🫶🏾

G C

Date posted: 16h

@Fondbond Yeah I’m just worried to fast and feel like I won’t be in prayer as much as I should then the fast is pointless if I’m not hearing from God but then don’t know if I just pray and fast all day or if hanging with people or work is a distraction and not focused on the priority. Cuz I try to be healthy and workout and do all the things but then spiral sometimes

Nica

Date posted: 15h

I know OCD can be very hard to deal with, but this post is seeking reassurance, which only makes things worse. If you are not in ERP therapy with an OCD specialist, please look into getting professional help so you can get better. Here are some helpful tools and resources to help you through this: -What is OCD? Explained by Nathan Peterson: https://youtu.be/eeTFME9mOMc?feature=shared -The Psychology of Seeking Reassurance: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/reassurance-seeking-ocd-anxiety-how-to-stop-cycle -5 Things To Do Other Than Compulsions: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/five-things-to-do-instead-of-compulsions -Stopping Rumination’s Tough! Video by Nathan Peterson: https://youtu.be/CkcspsmLh9k?feature=shared -Somatic OCD & How To Treat It? https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/what-is-somatic-ocd -What is Rumination? https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/the-rumination-trap -Confessing compulsion vs. healthy sharing: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/ocd-compulsive-confession-vs-healthy-sharing -What’s Pure O OCD? https://www.verywellmind.com/pure-o-primarily-obsessional-ocd-4159144 -What is an OCD backdoor spike? https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/info/ocd-stats-and-science/backdoor-spikes-how-to-deal-with-sudden-ocd-episodes -Intrusive Thoughts: Images, Sensations, and Stories by Dr. Martin Seif: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-with-a-sticky-mind/202305/unwanted-intrusive-thoughts-images-sensations-and-stories -Therapy in a Nutshell’s Playlist on Panic Attacks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUrrIiqidTWhubkHEJcr6iTLVRxXZmPE&feature=shared -OCD vs. GAD Differences: https://ocdla.com/ocd-vs-gad-7071 -How To Stop Rumination Video: https://youtu.be/CkcspsmLh9k?feature=shared -ERP scripting: https://www.shalanicely.com/aha-moments/erp-scripting-for-ocd/ -Forgiveness for Past Mistakes Video: https://youtu.be/2Lq1Su3mEHw?feature=shared -The Hidden Power of Swearing at Your OCD: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/beyond-the-doubt/201711/the-hidden-power-of-swearing-at-your-ocd -Taking The Power Away From OCD: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/taking-the-power-away-from-intrusive-thoughts -ERP Worry Script: https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/WorryScript.pdf -What is ERP therapy? https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/erp/ -What’s An OCD Trigger? https://psychcentral.com/ocd/what-is-an-ocd-trigger -Grounding Techniques: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/grounding-techniques -OCD vs. Anxiety Disorders: https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/ocd-vs-anxiety/ -ERP Techniques for Reassurance video: https://youtu.be/D1O3RGnLjRM?feature=shared

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