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Recent content by Daphnelover

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    Obsessive thoughts about my faith and career

    Your reaction to the thought tells you it's origin. God will never cause you terror and anxiety over something. That's an OCD specialty. The more you dwell on this, the more you will be confused. Continue on your course and ask God to show you how to serve Him best in the future.
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    Struggling with Scrupulosity

    Hi all. I have been in bondage to religious OCD for the past year. My theme has been salvation. On the way home from work today, I got a thought about what this life is really all about and how salvation works and how God knows who's going to make it to Heaven. It came from nowhere and it just...
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    HOCD, obsessive thoughts I need help

    Sounds very typical for OCD thoughts. Have you done much research on relationship OCD? ON how to treat specific themes? Look into doing ERP and get a therapist who is good with OCD. The more you seek reassurance from yourself and others, the more confused you will be and the more your brain...
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    I'm Suffering & Need Help...

    I'm sorry you are in this situation. I don't have an answer for you, I would be bothered by a divorce, too, but I have scrupulosity so everything bothers me:worried:. But I do know that God would never want you in a situation where you were being abused all the time. Have you considered...
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    Is God convicting me? (Struggle Story)

    I'm sorry you are struggling. I'm reading a book right now called "Can Christianity cure OCD?" by Osborn. He talks about people like Martin Luther and John Bunyan who both struggled with the heavy weight of their sin. They let the grace of God transform them. I can't claim I'm there yet...
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    Social anxiety meets faith

    And if you ever need someone to talk to, you can write me:):)
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    Social anxiety meets faith

    I just wnated to say that you are not alone. I have social anxiety, too, and mostly I just never talk. When I first came back to God, I was having similar issues. For instance, if someone played music at work that was offensive, I felt like if I didn't speak up it meant I was ashamed. Or if...
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    Difficulty Blaming My OCD

    I'm so happy you posted. I've been worried about you. I would send you a PM here, but I don't think I have enough points. I understand what you're saying. It feels like a cop out, blaming your OCD. I still feel like I should be able to be confident if I try hard enough, not that it's ever...
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    Anxiety-Based Faith: It's a Wrap

    I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have scrupulosity and I know exactly how you feel! I struggle with being afraid of God, too. What helps is to read and think about encouraging scripture and really focus on God's promises. His love for you is REAL! It's really hard to feel...
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    Need Scrupulosity Help

    Jesus said His yoke was easy and His burden was light. This doesn't match up with the faith you are describing. OCD makes us overcomplicate things. Ask yourself something when you feel you are being convicted: Does this bring you closer to God or further away? Check out this...
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    Anxiety!

    Prayed for you. Try to focus on God's promises. Read Psalm 121 and Psalm 139. You are not alone!
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    Please I'm begging you to reply to my thread! (HOCD)

    This is great advice. I completely agree. I think your OCD has found a new theme to torture you with. A good way to tell whether a thought has any merit is your reaction to it. These thoughts horrify you. What does that tell you? That this is not a real temptation because the idea...
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    Going to Church

    Well, my opinion may not make sense to you, but I don't think the physical building of a church means anything at all to God. I think He cares about relationship and not religion, so I don't think He cares at all whether you go to church to spend time with Him or spend time with Him at home. I...
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    Ever since Cymbalta...

    It sounds like it's making you worse instead of better? Have there bee any improvements?
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    New and Looking for Christian Friends

    I like your avatar! I'm going through a dark season, too.