Does this count as religious OCD?

I already deal with having harm ocd towards people I love dearly.. but now it’s starting to involve God, which is super upsetting and pushing me away from him. I already have thoughts about hurting others and now I’m having thoughts that are “what if it’s God telling me to hurt others” or “God wants you to kill someone.” Even though I KNOW Jesus and our lord would NEVER ask that or want that, it’s literally in the 10 commandments. It’s so frustrating and genuinely is starting to agitate me and make me anxious even though I know deep down that isn’t true.. does any one else struggle with this or should I seek mental help? Please be honest.

anthonycaronna

Date posted: Yesterday

I often have urges too. I have urges to give up my dreams, goals and desires, which are VERY few, and become a priest even though I genuinely don’t want to and don’t have peace about it. Having religious OCD, or scrupulosity, is very frustrating. I don’t know what denomination you belong to, but I was speaking to a priest 2 days ago and he told me the reason I’m feeling anxious is because I’m not trusting Gods mercy and I’m rejecting Gods will. That didn’t sit well with me and I spiraled more out of control. I’m taking it one day at a time through prayer because this can’t be God that I don’t have peace and all I have is anxiety. It’s very hard

MJM26

Date posted: 22h

@anthonycaronna Im a non denominational Christian.

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