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You are right, that kind of thing CAN become a compulsion for people with OCD. So we have to be careful of that. What do you find is helpful in dealing with your intrusive thoughts?

This sounds sort of like OCD. Have you obsessed about other things in the past?

I'm glad you could talk to someone who understands! I hope that you continue to get better. Please feel free to reach out at any time!

I'm sorry you are struggling! I know how difficult it is to have OCD. Are you getting any professional help, for example a therapist? Or do you have anyone else to help you with your OCD? I am happy to suggest some resources if you would like. There is a good support group on Facebook, if you...

I am so glad that you are getting some help, and have a supportive husband! I don't know if this would be helpful, but here are some links to websites, and some book titles about religious OCD: Blog - Scrupulosity.com Mental Health - ACCFS Breaking Free of OCD: My Battle With Mental Pain and How...

So glad you are here! I'm glad you have found some encouragement. Do you have any help for your scrupulosity, such as therapy or other people or resources to help you?

Are they always right?

I'm sorry about my late response! Here are some resources about scrupulosity, specifically: Blog - Scrupulosity.com Mental Health - ACCFS Breaking Free of OCD: My Battle With Mental Pain and How God Rescued Me by Jeff Wells Strivings Within - The OCD Christian: Overcoming Doubt in the Storm of...

I'm so sorry, I know how it is to feel that way! How long have you had OCD? Do you currently have any help for dealing with it?

I understand. Please feel free to reach out any time! I would be happy to talk with you via private message, if that would be helpful. I love your name, by the way...I have a family member with that name!

OCD can be so tough to deal with! I have had scrupulosity most of my life, and have dealt with quite a few different themes. I am happy to share some of the resources that have helped me, if you would like!

I have OCD without the self harm piece, so I don't feel qualified to give advice about that, but I did want to say that I care, and also let you know about a good support group that I am part of. It's a private Facebook group called Christianity and Anxiety Disorders, and you may be able to find...

I am so sorry, it seems that I never responded to this! How have you been doing lately?

This is a very, very common obsession, and many people with this kind of OCD feel like they have no hope. You are not alone! Do you have any support, any kind of resources, for helping you to deal with this? Here are two resources that I would like to recommend, as a starting point... Jaimie...

Are these predictions anything that affect you negatively? What scares you about them?

Yes, OCD will keep trying to take new angles and come up with new arguments to keep you worried and obsessing. It's kind of like a bully who doesn't want you to ignore it, because ignoring it is what takes away its power!

How have you been doing lately? Do you have any resources to help you deal with your OCD?

Sure, anytime! I'm sorry, sometimes there is a delay in processing new requests for the group. Let me know if you need any help!

You might find this article helpful: How Bodily Sensations Trigger Religious OCD - Jaimie Eckert Coaching

No worries, I understand about feeling repetitive, that is how it is with OCD! Also the fear of doing something wrong intentionally is very common. I guess one question I might ask is, doesn't God forgive intentional sin as well? Regarding asking questions, the online Facebook group I linked to...