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I by no means have take any offense to your particular beliefs, if they are what give you meaning then that’s great. I just want to offer the alternative prospective for some members who may be feeling like OCD is somehow the result of a moral failure on their part, or some “sin” they committed. OCD is a brain disorder. It has nothing to do with anyone’s choices, moral or otherwise. You don’t need to repent, because you have nothing to repent for. Treatment exists, and should be pursued by anyone it’s available to. There’s nothing wrong with you, and you’re whole as you are.
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Totally agree with you. Thinking this is a part of our sins we committed is totally wrong and is also a trigger for most including myself in the past. This is totally not true because I know waaaaay worse people that don’t have ocd. In fact people with ocd are some of the kindest nicest people because their actually scaired of their thoughts.This may sound like a compulsion for me to say that but maybe it’ll help others that think they have ocd because of their past. Trust me that’s not true. You were probably born like this and it’s ok. OCD doesn’t make you a bad person. You will have ocd forever but it’s ok it’s controllable I promise you as long as you do ERP. I’m 40 and had this my whole life with 2 major episodes besides all the other ones. It’s scary it’s a bully and it wants to control you but you need to take charge. Episodes may last weeks or months but that’s ok because you have your whole life. My advice whatever ocd doesn’t want you to do, do it! My last episode was on my 40th birthday on vacation with my wife in best friends after 6 years of being ocd (free), well we’re never freee but it focuses on positive stuff more then negative. After years of mot having it I was convinced I never even had it. Then it came back with a vengeance like hey you forgot about me. So nonstop all day every minute on vacation what a sucky time for it lol. But I forced myself to do everything even tho every minute I wanted to cry. Couldn’t sleep couldn’t walk just felt like a pit in my stomach. It was a major episode that even drinking alcohol couldn’t subside. But I forced myself to even go snorkeling during this, I forced myself to go on a boat trip, and even tho during those moments my ocd was skyrocketing when I look back I don’t Remeber those feelings I Remeber that I went snorkeling with my wife and best friends, I took an awesome boat trip, I enjoyed my time. you need to push and push and never give up. it’s the hardest challenge in your life but I promise you can live a happy successful life and even with the ups and downs it’s ok. Sorry for the long rant I just want younger people or people who just found out that ocd is what they have to believe if they try and fight they can be happy.
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@Mikeb63 YES — you can live a happy successful life even with the ups and downs!! 💖
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Yes, Jesus is the best! He is my Savior regardless of what OCD tries to tell me. But God is totally okay with us seeking treatment for OCD. He wants us well in this life too! God used NOCD to change my life and offer me the healing I know He wants me to live in!
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Keep pushing madison you can do it
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HAHAHAA. No.
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I certainly did not mean to imply not to get treatment. I myself am researching how that would work best for me. I should have said that directly. God has provided treatment options as an act of common grace. There is a chance for a better life but no guarantees. But assuring the hope of an eternal life to come will in and of itself make this life better. Fixing our eyes on Jesus makes the cares and struggles not seem quite as daunting. I absolutely did not say OCD was a sin on an individual level, but rather the result of living in a fallen world. None of us are to blame for having a disease, but we each have to take account of the sin in our lives that if left unaddressed will keep us from God. Thanks for reading my post! Praying for you all!
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I suffer from religious ocd. My only goal in life is to live in God's will and to serve Him - to live and enjoy His eternal purposes & His presence. Jesus Christ is my life. That is my only desire on this earth, this short trip into eternity, and it's being stripped by ocd thoughts and intrusive thoughts 24-7. I have read many times that ocd can 'feel real', and this is true, our minds lie to us because of fear and anxiety we can't and were never meant to carry. I have begged and tormented myself in every way to find an answer from God. I think His answer may be that this is OCD, but I'm not sure. I started therapy again because I am so exhausted and this had stolen so much of my life in a spiral of negativity, depression, and constant anxiety & intrusive thoughts. I have spent about 2 years trying to figure out if my thoughts are real or not, especially with ocd it can deceive so easily as a spiritual matter when in reality it is just a thought, which is confusing and scary to say the least. Can anyone share their experiences with this sensation? No matter what the theme is... Thank you & Praying for your comfort
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Hi friends. I recently had a relapse with OCD and I haven’t felt that real intense pain/fear/panic since I was first diagnosed 3 years ago. It was awful. I’ve been on medication and going to therapy for some time, and I am happy to report I have grown a lot. Long story short, it’s just become a burden for me recently trying to understand why this had to happen to me (and all of you). When I first started following Jesus, it was such a spiritual high. I had so much peace and joy, and I think within that first year with Him I became obsessed with the Bible and learning as much as I could. I think it was a sweet time, but suddenly a switch flipped. I became concerned that all my head knowledge, though I took to heart, became all I cared about. Then all the intrusive thoughts started, and you know the rest. I was relieved when I got my diagnosis, to know that scrupulosity is even a thing. But today, I sit and realize my OCD has taken on other forms (existential/fear of going insane) and then of course I started asking God “why me?”. And then… of course.. I feel bad for asking that. And then it triggered that same old feeling that I’m not in right standing with God. It’s so meta I can’t take it. Does anyone wonder why this had to be? I know the typical answers “we live in a broken world” and “God will use this for His glory” but is anyone just able to sit in that frustration, and work it out? I want to keep fighting, try understanding, like there’s this itch in me that I need to “figure out” something. But I know God isn’t the voice that’s speaking that to me. But gosh, it’s so brutal and hard. I believe God is carrying me through this. 2 Corinthians 12 has been a blessing for this. I just feel so weak. I get upset this is happening, start doubting God, and then feel guilty. It’s a stupid cycle and I see it. I have a very intellectual mind, and I find that most people with this kind of OCD share this trait. But it’s like, the logic doesn’t help. I just want God to sit in my bedroom and tell me it’s real, my faith is intact, and to keep trusting. I don’t know why He won’t do that for me, and I feel guilty for even feeling that way. Anyways, I don’t know what I’m seeking here, but for anyone feeling this way, know you’re not alone. I deeply love you all, even though we are all strangers. 1 Peter 5:9… right?
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(This post discusses Religion/spirituality in regards to Christianity. And thus touches on some Christian themes. But you dont need to be christian to read it/ or even benefit from it. So whatever walk of life your from and if your willing to give it a shot I hope it brings you some comfort too.) Hello soldier, how goes the day? But really OCD can make everyday feel like an uphill battle, and even at the end of the day you don't really feel like you won. Wherever your at in your journey today, know your not alone. I'm here talk about something specific, and if you've read the tags, you can probably take a guess. I have Religious OCD and a lot of other ones that interconnect with it. It wasn't always this way, but it has been the heart of my OCD struggle for the last decade. The battle has waxed and waned for that time but it has been terrible for over a year. Today I have spent trying to connect with God despite my OCD, and all my other issues. (Dont misunderstand me, ocd is a big part of my struggle-and it only to serves to exacerbate my other questions and worries.) Today I've tried to understand that God can handle my dirt and shame. And won't walk away even when I stop believing im not a lost cause.-and hey if you ever struggle to believe that God hasn't given up on you, your not alone. But im here to talk about something I've found in the last while. If your on this website then you know now that OCD is not something your alone with-despite knowing this it can be very hard to believe somebody has the exact same issues as you- and the more shameful it is-the less people want to talk about it. But GOOD NEWS- some of the people on this journey happen to be very brave (maybe you and me aren't feeling very brave right now, but thats okay too.) So I took the time this evening to look up some things about Christians with religious OCD. Because it is one thing entirely to know that OCD affects people from all walks of life. It is another thing to hear your thoughts come from someone else's mouth. So im gonna touch on a couple things I learned/relearned a few minutes ago. 1. Does your OCD make you question your salvation? If so, your not alone-this is something that a lot of people struggle with-and it can feel very scary. 2. Do you struggle to stop your compulsions? I think this is something we all struggle with no matter your OCD subtype. I have often tried to stop my compulsions ot even just delay them for a bit....but the guilt/shame creeps up on me, and i give after a bit because it's like a bird pecking on the inside of my skull-and then I feel increased guilt for trying to delay in the first place-its that little voice that says 'why did you tarry on the way to repentance.' (Yeah that voice is fantastic, it can actively impede your recovery to a stuttering halt if you let it. ) 3. All of our doubts leading back to one question. 'What if it's not just OCD?' Again I think this is something we all struggle with, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when your subtype has less physical evidence to go off of. Here's an example: when I was between the ages 5-10 my ocd centered around getting sick. Due to an incorrect allergy test-it was thought I had a dairy allergy. For almost 5 years I was on a dairy free diet. But, like I said the allergy test was incorrect. Nevertheless reincorporating dairy into my diet was a struggle. But it was less of one because I could active progress. The first time I drank milk was terrifying, but each time after that was easier and easier as I saw nothing happened. As much as I wish I could apply that to this subtype of OCD it's very difficult when there's nothing I can really do to be certain I have not sinned. (And im sure some other subtypes have the same problem) and so the question arises "What if it's not just OCD?" The what ifs will kill you-tonight i read how it's one of OCD favorite and most effective ways to keeping us trapped. (Feel scared and unsure-me too) I wish I could explain it the way I read about it if only to try and help you all understand. But the bottom line is this is another way OCD has disguised itself to make it look like a real threat. In closing (Land sakes alive, this was a long post and im still not sure if I made my point or not) all that doubt and fear your feeling-yeah dont let OCD use that against you anymore than it already has. (For a long time I've kinda looked down on ERP. Even if it worked for others, I didn't think it would work for me because how could this every be less scary with no physical reassurence -or worse what if by getting rid of my fear I tore down the one thing protecting me from actually acting on those thoughts. Tonight I feel hopeful again, if only a little (maybe even hopeful enough to give ERP a try)....and if your as tired, ashamed,sad, and weary as I am. I wanted to try and give you a little hope too. And if your feeling as lost as I was a bit ago try looking up some blogs from someone people who have your subtype-it is strangely effective to hear someone talk about fighting with doubts and recovery when you dont always feel sure it's possible. Good night brave adventurers....I dont know if today had more victories or losses for you but we're still here so it's not over yet.
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