I am pretty new to this forum, but I am not new to the battle with OCD. It has taken me 14 years to believe that what I struggle with is OCD. I still get worried that I have something else wrong with me. Anyhow, I have been to many therapist to deal with what are the symptoms of OCD but not treating it as OCD. I thought that it all had to do with my dad's death 17 years ago, like unresolved grief or anger. I have tried to work through all the tramuatic experiences in my lif, hoping that I would be free from the anxiety, obsessions, irritability, and everything else that comes along with OCD. Thanks to this forum, I have learned alot more about OCD and as soon as I read some of the threads, I felt at home. I am being evaluated by a psychologist, who is a national leading expert in the area of OCD. He has a very impressive resume and seems extremely well versed in this disorder and ERP. I am concerned b/c I do not believe that he is Christian and alot of my obsessions are based on my Christian beliefs. I am worried about how he might guide me to treat these. I don't want to jeoparized my faith. I am so afraid that I will one day make the choice not to believe. What are your thoughts about seeing a therapist who is not a Christian but a specialist in treating OCD? I am so blessed to have been led to this forum. God is good.
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I think you are in a very fragile state of mind right now should be careful what you soak up from non-believers.
Personally I would keep trying to find a christian who specializes in it. I personally find it alot more uncomfortable than normal. Its not easy as it is
but thats just me.
Pray and ask God to guide you to a good doctor that knows what they are talking about in this
Personally I would keep trying to find a christian who specializes in it. I personally find it alot more uncomfortable than normal. Its not easy as it is
but thats just me.Pray and ask God to guide you to a good doctor that knows what they are talking about in this
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Ariel
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I didn't have OCD--my illness was PTSD and major depression. I was fragile, too, though.
I started with a Christian counselor--but he was not helping me. My husband took me to a psychiatrist who prescribed meds for me, and asked her to suggest a therapists. She referred me to a psychologist who had a PhD and years of experience treating the kind of illness I had--he treated many Vietnam vets. He turned out to be the best therapist for me, even though he was not a Christian.
I think the best counselor is the one who helps you.
I started with a Christian counselor--but he was not helping me. My husband took me to a psychiatrist who prescribed meds for me, and asked her to suggest a therapists. She referred me to a psychologist who had a PhD and years of experience treating the kind of illness I had--he treated many Vietnam vets. He turned out to be the best therapist for me, even though he was not a Christian.
I think the best counselor is the one who helps you.
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I believe that God can use anybody and any thing. I believe He has you where He wants you and that you can rest in Him. If there is no one else right now, then that choice is pretty well made up for you.
No matter who your councelor is,
No matter who your councelor is,
Hebrews 13:5
[Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
[Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
My prayer for you is that you can relax and that you and your councelor get along well. Who knows? You may lead this person to the Lord. God usually puts two people together so that both benefit.
Just be honest and if your therapist is a good one, he will not try to influence your religious beliefs, only the OCD.
Just be honest and if your therapist is a good one, he will not try to influence your religious beliefs, only the OCD.
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I understand about not wanting to see a counselor who is not a Christian. I struggled with this as well. Presently, I do counsel with a minister who helps me tremedously. However, a psychologist years ago prescribed me anti-depressants back when I took them. He told me I had ocd and wasn't disrepectful of my religious faith. A professional should not be. Like Yuki said, God can use people, even if they are not a Christian, for His greater purpose. Maybe you can try and see how it goes. Pray and ask God to go before you and direct your path. I'll pray for you.
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