Any Christians on here that struggle with POCD?

How did you deal with POCD and HOCD? Because I need it

@SOOCD learned to not give attention to the thoughts. they aren’t me and are a waste of time.

How did you find your faith helped you in moments of shame with these thoughts?

@MV01 i’m not sure how to answer that question. i prayed and gave no attention to the thoughts.

Of course He forgives you. Nothing is past Gods forgiveness. When you’re questioning it ask yourself this, “What drop of Jesus blood wasn’t enough to cover my sin?” None. Every drop covers any past sins or mistakes you’ve made. There is forgiveness, and when you’re questioning that turn to the Bible to be filled with His truth. But I know how hard it can be with OCD because even though we Christians have that assurance in Christ, it can be hard to truly believe and live in it.

@MV01 I honestly hope that god and Jesus are listening and can help me. Because it honestly feels as though that god and Jesus aren’t there and they’re silent. It makes me feel abandoned and it makes me hate myself,

@MV01 I just blocked someone who was asking me triggering questions about whether or not it was truly me or OCD making me questioning my sexuality, and now my HOCD makes me think that I’m proving him right and that I’m gay/bisexual in denial, also it’s like I have no anxiety anymore, like I’ve actually turned gay/ bisexual or that I’ve been in denial this entire time. I’m stressed out because I keep getting false attractions and intrusive feelings to men with no anxiety, but I’m just basically accepting and agreeing with the thoughts as a part of my self ERP but my HOCD makes me think that I’ve been gay/bisexual in denial all along.

@SOOCD I totally understand. But let me ask you this, are you turning to Him? Are you spending time in His word and in prayer? A lot of times it can feel like God isn’t there, but He is. Sometimes we just have to reach out to him ourselves. So if you’re not, reach out to him. Read His word. Start reading the book of John, pray to him daily.

@MV01 I listen to the book of John while I sleep. I’ve prayed to him countless times. I’ve got the daily verse on my phone so that I can listen to what he says. It doesn’t feel like he’s there, and that He and Jesus doesn’t want to listen to me. Please pray for me, because I’m so upset and disillusioned by this.

@SOOCD I will definitely be praying! Just remember that God says He will never leave you not forsake you. You’ve got this!

@MV01 Here’s my prayer for you as well. Dear lord. May I thank you for bringing comfort and protection to us on this very day. Right now we have so many of your sons and daughters in pain and in discomfort because of OCD, because of the devils temptations, urges, thoughts, and feelings. Lord Jesus, please give us the courage and the strength needed to purge us of all evil. Give us the strength to take upon your sword of truth, as well as your shield of knowledge, and use it to plunge the devil back into the pits of hell so that we as your sons and daughters can focus our minds and hearts into worshipping you, to praise you, and to bring us joy and happiness, so that when you return and give us our final judgement, that we shall be able to enter the kingdom of heaven under your name and grace. So that we may spend eternity singing psalms and shouting praise towards our loving father. In your name we pray, AMEN.

@SOOCD Thank you for this prayer 🙏

@SOOCD That was so beautiful. That you so so much. God bless you😊