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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y
Remember God is Love. Our body-brain, I believe reacts in healing to love. So if we get too much into judgment like a panic against something- our minds also react. We are meant to be balanced. So I’m working on not giving into fear really. But more faith. Being more aware of when I’m having thoughts of fear. It works as an enemy. We have to forgive ourselves. & then we are a bit released. Try forgiving those thoughts gently. Self love. Not like a strong repentance- there is times for that w/god .. but try forgiving perfection... which is us trying to be God.
Wow that’s really tough. I relate . But my experience s not with religion.. God is amazing though. So I know he will not let you down... the thing that has helped me through this has been God. Anonymous the thing about ocd is it doubts what yr true value is. So if you say I want to live for Jesus & yr mind says u don’t. And that is distressing- then it means God is very valuable to you. It’s like someone who knows what’s important to you that keeps poking at u because it knows this is important. I tried looking into childhood foundation it helped to understand inner uncertainty too..
That makes a lot of sense. I keep trying to just remind myself that Jesus understands and that has helped a lot
Yep, god bless.. Thoughts & the brain are some thing else. That is good to remind yrself that Jesus understands- sometimes I think ocd has a lot to do with Love. The more u are patient & forgive. The better we are. Even science backs this up.
My theme literally started BECAUSE it was SO contrary to what’s right. Yes I’m a Christian.
I suffer from that also
It’s not going to happen- the definition of ocd is going against yr values. But remember those are yr values. So it is just a lie that u will. It is a disease of the brain - the brain gets used to being shocked. Tell yrself the opposite that it will be fine if that happens & see if yr brain doesn’t stop scaring you. just remember God has given us a sound mind not a spirit of Fear. God bless
Your self talk low and gentle it’s alright/ this isn’t real, just mechanical thoughts & feelings clearing...
I’m alright god loves me. I respect myself
I forgot to reply to this thread the other day but I'm really struggling with this rn. If anyone wants to talk about it, I would love too ❤
My huddle rn. I’m struggling with this also
@Overcomer It's so hard. I just want to live my life for Jesus but my mind says I don't 🙁 it freaks me out :(
@Anyonomous I also was on fire for Jesus before this whole ocd thing. Idk what’s going on. The mind a battle field but keep moving forward with the faith given to us. May God helps us.
@Overcomer Also how do you keep hope alive in this.
@Overcomer Idk I just try to remember that my hope is ultimately in Jesus even if my OCD tries to convince me i don't believe that. Also try to remember that Jesus understands. He understands OCD.
I don't really know if it's OCD, but lately I've been thinking a lot and in a very obsessive way that every single one of my actions, words or even thoughts will affect on how God will make decisions about my life. For example, if I lie to someone or yell at them out of anger, God will make happen something bad to me as a "punishment". I know it might seem silly, but it really really freaks me out sometimes... Does anyone feel the same? And if so, do you do something in particular to feel better? Thanks for your understanding❤️
OCD has decided to latch onto my religion (Christianity) and I find myself doubting my belief in Jesus Christ. Yet when I research, I even find myself doubting the atheistic and agnostic approach as well. I’ve been a Christian since I was 13, growing up in a non-Christian in truth but nominally Christian household. This is rough. Any advice?
I am a christian guy who grew up in a christian community and family. For as long as i remember, ive had horrible thoughts about all kinds of things that i dont know where to begin. Due to my extreme thoughts, i feel as if i am unworthy of practicing my religioin, such as praying, reading, meditating, etc. I feel ashamed when i go to church, as if i dont belong there because i feel like i am secretely evil, and that God knows i am evil and i am committing blasphemy by going there, and refusing to "repent", from my thoughts. But then again, my thoughts are just thoughts, sure. So whats the problem? - The problem is that in my faith, i have been taught that we must control our thoughts, so they do not get power over us to make us commit sin. Such as "If you think lustfully about a woman, you have already committed adultery with her in your heart". This verse has killed my self esteem, due to the constant unwanted sexual and disturbing thoughts. It makes me feel like a monster, who secretely just wants to abuse and be horrible to people, even though i know very well i do not want this. Sometimes i think horrible things about the people i love very much, such as my girlfriend. It feels so wrong and evil, even though i know it isnt my true will.
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