What type of OCD do you wish people talked about more? What type of OCD deserves more attention?

I would just be happy if OCD was portrayed better. There’s so many different subtypes but it’s only eve portrayed in the same ways and usually it’s just the compulsiveness. I had NO clue I had OCD because I didn’t understand that it wasn’t just compulsive hand washing or organization. It can be much more. And not knowing you have OCD when you do is VERY alarming lol

@chancie: How did you find out that you had OCD

Existential. My obsession is questioning if I exist. For me, Descartes’ saying I think therefore I am isn’t enough proof. I’m also a Christian, so I believe God is the Creator of all existence but His. It’s such annoying type of anxiety, but they ALL are!

Yup @KatieKAT

It’s so good to know you aren’t alone, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing. Have you had luck with ERP?

I have just really tried to focus on allowing the thought to stay but living my life intentionally. Refocusing and doing what matters to me in the moment and not dwelling

i think ocd in general deserves more attention. i think people need to know that ocd is not just about washing hands or being neat because that’s what most people think it’s all about.

I was suicidal after being told by a counselor it sounded like OCD. Since she told me there wasn’t a cure, I felt hopeless, and here I was with my new, infant baby girl. OCD causes very dark days, but I know Jesus has the cure if we keep seeking Him. There is no way He wants us to have this. He paid for our total healing at the Cross. I’ve seen Him heal people I prayed for before my very eyes! It’s amazing. Love to you all, and keep your head high, because He loves you more than you can fathom. ❤️

@Readytowin Do you ever think that OCD is truly a heart issue, like plain old double-mindedness? I think it could be. We just need to make up our minds on our beliefs, and stop letting fear and double-mindedness keep us stuck. There comes to a point, like with the existence obsessions we’ve been dealing with, where you have to say, either I trust God is omniscient or I don’t. Also, I obviously don’t want to waste my life worrying about “if” I exist. It’s best to apply something like Pascal’s argument to these issues. You have nothing to lose if you believe you exist, and actually live your life. On the other hand, you have everything to lose if you live like you don’t exist, and it turns out you do. That’s been helpful to me.

@KatieKAT I’ve just really been focusing on recognizing an obsession, transferring responsibility to God, and trusting in His mercy and Providence.

I highly recommend going to http://beanxious4nothing.com. This lady got over OCD using God’s Word. She has a free book on the site as a manual to get over it, too. God Bless all of you!

@KatieKAT I am a Christian too and I get a lot regarding my existence and the meaning of everything. It has attacked my faith as well

Have you actually questioned IF you exist, though?

@Samantha20 i became very very depressed to the point where I was suicidal. I constantly felt doomed and that my life was over. I wasn’t able to stop crying and hyperventilating. I was always terrified but outwardly nothing was wrong. So I started seeing a counselor who told me I needed to see a psychiatrist to be diagnosed. She mentioned after our 2nd meeting that it sounded like OCD and she was right.

I meant there comes a point. ;)