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I think I have a severe case of OCD but I havn't been diagnosed. I have fears to do or not do certain things such as wash my hands, what clothes I wear, what I can eat and when, and even things like where to sit. I feel like if I do or don't do these and other things that bad things will happen. It's like there's this voice in my head telling me that if I were to do these things something bad would happen such as to stop liking the guy I like or that I'll end up hurting myself or someone else. I try not to let it control me but it does and it's really hard. There are certain things that seem to trigger it such as certain smells or tastes, and gets a lot worse if I have any caffiene.
Also I have lots of intrusive thoughts, such as cursing God and Jesus, inapproipriate images, or simple fears of something happening. I feel sometimes like I've committed the unpardonable sin and feel really scared about it, yet other times I completely think that God doesn't exist.
Another example is I was afraid to post this or join the forums because I thought something really bad would happen if I did.
Is there any advice or encouragement anyone could give me?
 
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Hi,

I don't know that I have the answers. However, I will say what you describe sounds almost exactly what I go through. Sometimes knowing someone else struggles with the same thing helps you know you are not the only one dealing with these symptoms. I would suggest professional treatment for OCD, it sounds like it is significantly affecting your functioning.

God bless.
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Classic Pure O your having actually responsiblity OCD and it also falls under the classic form too. Some OCDrs obesse if they step on a crack on the ground that there mother will die of cancer. So your just displaying the common symptoms of OCD.
 
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Very similiar to what I go through, but my fear is that if I do the wrong thing God will be unable to save me. If I make one wrong mistake it is like I am at a crossroads and diminishing any hope I have of being saved or walking in the will of God.
I notice nicotine makes things a lot worse, as does sugar and caffeine. I will pray for you.
 
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Ive dealt with this exactly when i was a young kid in school. I had this "voice" in my head that told me to do things and it really took over my life for a while, very tough to deal with. Eventually for me it went away (this may not be the case with you, you may want to see a pastor, a doctor or someone else about this). The cursing God in my head thing was very big for me when I first started getting really interested in God. That eventually went away aswell. (again, this may be different in your case)
You're in my prayers, if ya want to ask any questions to me, you can post em here.
 
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