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Hello, I never left a thread asking for reassurance, but this ordeal has got me alittle shooken up. You see I've been on Paxil for a month now, it helps a great deal, but not all the way yet at least. I disregard any blasphemous thoughts I have or any other ridiculous thoughts cause I can distinguish that they're not my own. One in particular though that I keep on doing that has me doing crazy compulsions. I have a thought run through my mind saying "I bet my soul" then there will be a ridiculous thing to do after it, and long story short I find myself touching things in numbers in time limits. I can't even play video games anymore cause it happens ALOT when I'm competing, and if I don't do any of the actions, or lose after this thought, I fear that my soul is gone!:( You see this thought feels like when the blasphemous thoughts set in, like they're my own. I'll just be sitting and BAM! It happens. Please help me out! Thanks!:)
 

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I know what you mean, brother. Just know that whatever feelings you get, this is not true. Your soul is not for sale or betting. Christ has purchased your soul with his blood and it cannot be bought back.

Now, I had this unwanted obsession during football season and it nearly spoiled the one hobby that was bringing me entertainment. It has since passed, replaced by a new obsession (regretting my deliberate therapeutic thoughts). This too shall pass for you and for me.

Hang in there, buddy and God bless.

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Thanks man!:) You made me feel extremely better!:D WHat you said makes perfect sense to about my soul not being for sale or anything! Thank you very very much for your enlightenment on this subject! I'm sure it will pass soon enough! Thank you very much again though! God bless!:)
 
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