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  1. Mari17

    OCD and vows

    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...
  2. Mari17

    Fear of what if God is evil or I’m evil can’t explain

    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?
  3. Mari17

    I can’t seem to overcome this!

    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!
  4. Mari17

    OCD and vows

    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!
  5. Mari17

    I can’t seem to overcome this!

    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...
  6. Mari17

    Constant Thoughts of Condemnation With No Hope

    I am so sorry, it seems that I never responded to this! How have you been doing lately?
  7. Mari17

    Constant Thoughts of Condemnation With No Hope

    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...
  8. Mari17

    How do I tell God apart from my OCD??

    Are these predictions anything that affect you negatively? What scares you about them?
  9. Mari17

    Unwanted Groinal Responses

    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!
  10. Mari17

    OCD and vows

    How have you been doing lately? Do you have any resources to help you deal with your OCD?
  11. Mari17

    Unwanted Groinal Responses

    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!
  12. Mari17

    What is this?

    You might find this article helpful: How Bodily Sensations Trigger Religious OCD - Jaimie Eckert Coaching
  13. Mari17

    Unwanted Groinal Responses

    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...
  14. Mari17

    Unwanted Groinal Responses

    We all have thoughts, feelings, urges, and even physical responses that we don't want. The difference in people with OCD is that we start focusing on and worrying about these thoughts and feelings, and are afraid that they mean something bad about us, or that we truly want them. Here is an...
  15. Mari17

    Unwanted Groinal Responses

    Why do you think that a saved person would never do that? Also, I am sorry to hear that your parents do not support your faith. There is much you can do to work on OCD by yourself, and I will comment with some websites and other resources that may help. For starters, here is an online support...
  16. Mari17

    Vows, promises etc.

    Some other resources about religious OCD and scrupulosity are: 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 Anxiety by Mitzi VanCleve How...
  17. Mari17

    Vows, promises etc.

    I hope to write a longer response later, but did want to share a link to this online support group. Christianity and Anxiety Disorders I can also share links to some other websites that I like!
  18. Mari17

    How do you know if you have commited the unpardonable sin.

    I think it is wise to keep seeking Him, and to put your hope in His grace. We know that He is merciful. (One Bible story I am reminded of is of Ahab and God's grace to him in 1 Kings 21:25-29.) You can still choose to follow Him, no matter what. Nothing can take away your choice to love and...
  19. Mari17

    Vows, promises etc.

    Thank you for sharing! OCD can be so difficult to deal with. The fears you are sharing are very typical of OCD...both the harm obsession and the unwanted vow obsession. Are you familiar with how to treat OCD, for example using therapy or other mental strategies?
  20. Mari17

    Unwanted Groinal Responses

    This is actually quite common with scrupulosity and OCD. I have some resources I can share links to, but I would also like to know, are you currently getting any help for your scrupulosity, or have you in the past?