Does OCD mess with your feelings? I struggle with the intrusive, UNWANTED thoughts but now Im dealing with this OVERWHELMING feeling of hopelessness. at times I cant tell if its fear, depression, or anxiety.I think it comes because of the struggle of doubting my salvation. one of the things I have been doing praying God's word back to him regardless of the feelngs. but I dont want that to become a complusion. this feeling at times is so overwhelming u think u might go crazy. has anybody gone through this and again does OCD mess with your feeling like that?
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Yes, I think sometimes it is just being "battle weary," but the Lord is faithful to help us keep on going. Praying for you tonight.
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tripletiger1200
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Yes it does. When my OCD is bad not only do I feel more stressed, but I feel like I'm beginning to lsoe the will to go on. When it's not I do not feel like that. I can relate to the salvation thing, and I understand how hard it is to develop a positive relationship with the Lord and to have joy in fellowship with Him when you feel as if you are not saved.
I'll pray for you. It sounds like pretty basic, secular advice, but sometimes it helps me to just do something I enjoy with no religious context, like going skiing or listening to music for a while and zoning out. It doesn't solve the problem but the Lord has used pretty simple things like that to refresh me. Just pray for rest and the strength to continue and I think you will find that God gives it to you.
I'll pray for you. It sounds like pretty basic, secular advice, but sometimes it helps me to just do something I enjoy with no religious context, like going skiing or listening to music for a while and zoning out. It doesn't solve the problem but the Lord has used pretty simple things like that to refresh me. Just pray for rest and the strength to continue and I think you will find that God gives it to you.
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Some days are just harder than others. It is like the lies enguldf you and you feel trapped. It is even hard to come to the Lord. It really is all God's grace and His help and us being patient to wait on Him. It is a process and we need to hold on to faith even when we do not feel like it. OCD really messes with our feelings. the biggest thing is to let God's word have authority over feelings.
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I can relate.
When I am having a bad day here is what I do.
I remember that my faith is built on The Rock.
I think back to the hour I was born again and that feeling of closeness that week of salvation.
I know The Living Word teaches me I can not take my salvation out of God's hand.
So no matter what my brain is telling me today - I can not move The Rock, I can not change The Truth, The Truth is 100% the truth no matter what I think.
When I am having a bad day here is what I do.
I remember that my faith is built on The Rock.
I think back to the hour I was born again and that feeling of closeness that week of salvation.
I know The Living Word teaches me I can not take my salvation out of God's hand.
So no matter what my brain is telling me today - I can not move The Rock, I can not change The Truth, The Truth is 100% the truth no matter what I think.
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Yea, last week I had some really ups and down with emotions and feelings close to that, especially dealing with my intrusive thoughts, God, and just feeling sad when I think about Jesus/God and wanting to be with them. It comes and goes, and you just have to muscle through it, knowing that God is on your side.
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