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How do I break the OCD cycle?

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How do I break the OCD cycle? I don't wish to go on the cycle of thought, anxiety, compulsion, relief, only to go to thought, anxiety, compulsion, and temporary relief again. I did look up information on "Silver Lining's Playbook" and I never watched the movie nor have I read the book. The thoughts were intense so I gave in. I looked up the information on both the movie and the book. I feel regret over having to give in. How do I deal with the thoughts so that I won't give in to the compulsion? I tried to let the thoughts pass but it stuck in my head so I gave in. How do you all deal with "stuck" thoughts, those thoughts that just won't pass? They just won't go away. I am still anxious after looking up the information. So how do I deal with the cycle of having OCD? How do I allow the thoughts to pass and "feeling" the anxiety while reconciling the fact that according to God's word, I am to be anxious for nothing?
 
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Hi Lik3

The thoughts we cannot control. God understands He is not mad at you He loves you sooo much and He knows your heart that you love Him. Something that has helped me is saying out loud by His stripes I am healed. I am strong I am overcoming OCD. Keep. Speaking God's word out loud no matter what thoughts or feeling come. I am strong, I am a overcomer, God is working this out for my good because I love Him and am called according to His purpose. I am peaceful, I am free. Saying things like these out loud Lik3 is powerful and scriptural in proverbs it says death and life are in the power of the tongue. Keep speaking life Gods word and your OCD will get better and better. This is helping me. Please google Joel osteen say so. God loves you. You are an overcomer and will help many Lik3. God loves you and things will get better and better for you. God has good plans for you. And a sure hope. God has begun a very good work in you and His promise is He will complete it. Bless you.
 
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Lik3 said:
Thank you. Why do I have thoughts about fictional characters? Why do I have obsessive thoughts about films period? I just had a rough night. I couldn't sleep well.
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How do I overcome my obsessions with infidelity? I read up on stories and I do a lot of checking up on infidelity. The infidelity is about wives committing infidelity. Sometimes I go into fiancees and girlfriends committing infidelity, but it is mainly about wives. I was wondering if there is another email where I can contact you? I feel alone and I had a rough night due to the obsessions. I sometimes get at my wits end. How do I break the OCD cycle?
 
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