something i’ve noticed a lot recently

for starters, this is not intended to bash any religious groups or persons who believe this. this is merely a query of a somewhat wary and jealous person. i find it to be ultimately strange/hard to believe when people have “success stories” about giving their life to jesus and suddenly all of their ocd symptoms were gone. i grew up in the faith so i have an understanding that some christian people see god as a cure all / fix all but i don’t think that biblically that’s true, at least for this life? i thought that you were supposed to struggle on this earth. it makes me feel this deep mix of jealousy and surprise, that something could take all of this away. ocd effects every part of my life, and has only gotten worse as i’ve gotten older. it leaves me wondering how such people are claiming that it all disappeared? i understand the idea that giving your life to christ heals wounds, but do you not continue to struggle? isn’t it the continuous struggle and blind faith in god the mark of a christian? and if so, how are your symptoms throughly gone? i just don’t understand. it feels like maybe a placebo, or maybe a bit of white-lying.

joyfilled

Date posted: 16h

God heals some people of things once and done. Some things He heals over time. Some things aren’t fully healed until we get to heaven. I still struggle with OCD but over time God has brought significant improvement to the level of symptoms. Struggle is promised in this life but struggle could change from ocd to financial problems or persecution or different things

nova 🦇

Date posted: 16h

@joyfilled this makes sense. thank you for sharing🫶

tarantula ke...

Date posted: Yesterday

I can't speak for everyone, but I have met a few that have basically dumped all the responsibility for their feelings on god. Literally, it's not their problem anymore, it's gods. It's a huge weight off their shoulders.

nova 🦇

Date posted: 16h

@tarantula keeper maybe it’s just because im not really of that faith, but even when i was i still never understood how the people around me were “fully relieved” of all issues. thanks for sharing 🫶

Penguin23

Date posted: Yesterday

Hi! I’m a Christian who has given her life to Jesus and I still struggle with ocd. Even though I want Him to, I don’t expect God to take away all of my suffering, and for the same reasons you outlined in your post. This world isn’t perfect, and that means that EVERYONE has struggles, no matter if you believe in God or not. In my experience, I have found comfort in Jesus in the midst of my ocd struggles. He’s someone I can lean on and trust to take care of me. That’s what helps me to feel better, knowing that God is with me always. Also, God can help with ERP. For example, you could say “I don’t have to figure this out, I’m giving it to God”. I believe that God works all things out according to His will, and I know that he will help me get through this. Also, he will help you too if you want it :)

nova 🦇

Date posted: 16h

@Penguin23 aw okay i understand this, this is sweet thank you🫶

Penguin23

Date posted: Yesterday

Additionally, since believing in God, my eyes have been opened to see some of the things He does in my life. For example, just now, I was spiraling about my ocd. I opened my Bible app to the verse of the day, and it’s all about not overthinking things. Some may call that a coincidence, but I call it God giving me signs that He’s with me and helping me!

Piercetheolli3

Date posted: 10h

My understanding is that what seems to be healing for intrusive thoughts is sitting with uncertainty and not trying to fix it immediately. Many people who are religious tend to prioritize faith which involves leaving anything they're uncertain about up to their 'god'. sitting with uncertainty is generally what heals compulsivity. i might not be right about this assumption and regardless i am glad for the people who have healed through religion. It truly isnt what works for me and i know it probably doesnt work for many other people too, so dont put pressure on yourself!! ive criticized myself for not being faithful before, but there are ways to sit through uncertainty without religion.

nova 🦇

Date posted: 9h

@Piercetheolli3 this makes a lot of sense!! thanks🫶

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