Complete cure of OCD? (Scrupulosity)

[rustom]

Hello

Before I get to the main topic I just want to share a bit of my story.

I accepted Christ during my 4th year in Highschool, but I was never fully committed to Him as I was indulging in my sinful nature. It was only a couple of months ago when I believed God used my anxiety to turn me to Him. I thought He was going to strike me down because of my unfaithfulness, reading Proverbs 1 made me go into a rough time of complete fear that the Lord had abandoned me and of course fear of eternal punishment. Over the couple of months I've been trying to seek Him, to be perfect but some unwanted blasphemous and unacceptable thoughts kept me in fear and doubt. Even when I'm in doubt I feel as though I've failed Him.

It was only recently that I realised I had OCD (Scrupulosity). I never knew people where going through the similar things, but I feel as though I wish I was the only one since I know how troublesome it is to have this condition.

So what I wanted to discuss about today is the healing. What are the ways to prevent or cure this condition?

I know that I should put all my trust in the Lord and constantly ask him for guidance and wisdom. Is taking therapy something I should consider?

 

[emilie mayer]

I have been right were you are at exactly it sucks. The cure for it is trusting the Lord and building your relationship with Him. Read on subjects that make you fear. The truth will set you free. Resist the devil and he will flee. Theres truth to that God bless your doing fine and will be ok

 

[emilie mayer]

What about proverbs 1 made you so fearful?

 

[rustom]

Thank you for your concern

Mainly Proverbs 1:24-32

Then reading throughout proverbs I was in regret.

But I understand that God sent His only Son for all to be redeemed. But even though I had heard this and read about His unfailing love and mercy, my thoughts kept dragging me down.

 

[emilie mayer]

We are human and it easier to think negative than positive. We have to renew our minds. So you have to read the bible, go to church, pray alot, etc.

 

[kaykay9.0]

You may want to consider professional help, I don't think that precludes praying for a complete cure, however. Just like with other physical problems. Many of us here have benefitted from counseling/meds but I still pray to be cured. I don't think it has to be one or the other. The Lord, I believe does use medicine to heal but he can also do miracles. I try not to limit Him but I do continue to pray for a complete cure....for myself as well as everyone who posts here.

 

[Greg75]

Stay regular in your prayers, keep believing! I believe God gave me my doctor, an expert in the field who has helped me immensely! God may use tools to get us where we need to be!

Keep in mind, this is a medical condition, one that needs treatment, just like a bipolar disorder or a disease. All the best!

P.S. Stay in faith, it does get easier. God will see you through and guide you. It's not easy, but I too have been brought much closer to God through this.

It takes a lot of pressure to turn a stone into a diamond!