I’m not sure if this is OCD related but it causes extreme anxiety. Are there any vegetarians/vegans here? I was once a vegetarian and had to go back eating meat because I would bruise very easily. Then I became flexitarian and pescatarian. Now I’m craving meat but the problem is I’m feeling guilty because I’m an animal lover and an advocate and I care about animal welfare. And unfortunately majority aren’t humanely treated. I don’t know if it’s OCD related but it really causes anxiety for me. That if I eat meat I’m a horrible person and that I’m a hypocrite.

This is proof that u aren’t a bad person. If u didn’t love animals, u wouldn’t care. The fact that u DO care means that u really do love animals. Think about it this way.. if a mom was to worry about not loving her kids, does that mean she cares and LOVES them? Yes! ‘Cuz she cares. If a mom WASNT to care, then that means she doesn’t even love them. I had something like this. You’re not alone xo

Thank you both @jaz and @gardengoddess. Here’s where the struggle is. I do like your advices and it makes sense but it’s the way animals are treated and most are inhumane so when I used to eat meat I felt like I was partaking in the cruelty and just as guilty for it to allow. I’ve been trying to go vegan but another thing is I can’t cook for myself. For several reasons all due to my OCD fear. (I can’t leave to get groceries, I’m afraid I’ll forget to turn off the stove, that I might undercook something, that I might throw something out by accident) so I pretty much have to order food. Which is why it’s hard to find vegan restaurants and there are some but extremely expensive.

wow.. I have no idea the exact situation you’re going through, but I’ll still give u advice. I can tell u really love animals and this IS conflicting. What I recommend is IF you really wanna eat meat (if this was all-consuming) u should eat in portions. Maybe once a every 2 months? If this is just a passing by feeling of temptation, I recommend do every possible thing u can to get it mind OFF meat and start FALLING IN love with vegetables again.

I say do what you want and don't let OCD dictate how you eat. Allowing yourself to be nourished by food (in whatever form you eat it) is vital.

God put animals on this earth for us to either take care of or eat. There’s nothing wrong with eating meat-it’s meant for us to eat, but you should do whatever you believe is right!

@Crazy.Cat.Lady If ur really passionate about being vegan, I recommend u do exercises for ur OCD (and get therapy). Write down your feard situations on a notebook and read them and embrace them. Sit with those horrible uncomfortable feelings for 5 mins (the 1st time), then 10 mins (the 2nd time). Repeat with mins getting longer each time. This isn’t just a questions of if u wanna be vegan or not, OCD is also in the mix. Above the advice that we give h in the app, get help from counseling (online maybe) and therapy. xo

-prt 2- it’s a natural thing to crave meat! doesn’t mean u’ll actually eat it just like craving candy on a diet

@Jaz but I would be if I followed through. I don’t eat fish and eggs either now, I do with milk and cheese. It’s hard to go completely animal/animal byproduct free. But I really want some juicy steak and hamburgers. My dad was a chef so I know how good meat is :( should I eat or not? I’m so conflicted.

On a different note, I’m scared to eat chocolate too. Sigh ?

@jaz thank you ?