I Have OCD

[goodasitgets]

I have OCD. Had it as I recall at least since my teens. OCD is a chemical imbalance in our brain. So, don't beat yourself to death about it or think it is the Devil or think that there is a problem with you spiritually. It is Not your fault. It is a medical problem. OCD is a exhausting disorder. There are only two people that I have told about my problem. Haven't even discussed it with my hubby but he knows something is wrong. Never used to hear about it like we do today. Always thought folks even my family would think I was crazy if I told them and would not understand but I now know after doing research that I am not crazy. I have a medical problem. I know how bad it can get and most of the time I have No control over the disorder. I know what you all are going through and believe me I feel for you. I can't face going to therapy and the meds have bad side effects. I was on Zoloft. Felt fine during the day and it seemed to be helping but at night I felt like I was falling off the bed when I closed my eyes. Might try another med when I go back to my Primary next month. He knows something is wrong. Just don't know what because I've never discussed it with even him. Anyway, just wanted you all to know you are not alone. It is a brain disorder. Do the research. Don't feel like it is something you are doing wrong or that the devil is beating up on you. Want to make that clear. I'm a Christian and the Lord knows all about the disorder and knows I can't help the problem unless I get some kind of medicine that I can take. That is why the Lord put Drs. here. Hope what I have said helps!!

 

[tripletiger1200]

Thanks for the encouragment. It seems like I'm always in need of a reminder that it's just the OCD, that feeling like a failure spiritually is not merited.

 

[goodasitgets]

Very happy that what I said has been of some help to you. God bless

 

[goodasitgets]

I have learned since researching OCD so many people have the illness. I had no idea that so many are affected. Like I said, my family when I became ill would have never understood. They would have said I was crazy. That was the problem years ago and even today to a certain extent. That has kept a lot of us from getting the help we need because we are ashamed and afraid to tell anyone. It has for me anyway but it is a illness and just like cancer or any other disease it has no control over your salvation if you don't let it have control. God is greater than any disease and He will not let OCD keep you out of Heaven. Just pray and trust in Him that He will conquer that part of the illness. Don't let the Devil tell you different. God inhabits the praises of His people and spiritually He will help you if you only ask Him. Don't give in to the illness as far as your salvation goes. It may be the Devil is using your illness to get what he wants, your soul. Don't let the Devil use your illness to make you feel you are not saved. Rebuke him in the name of Jesus. If you have asked the Lord to forgive and confess with your mouth then you are as saved as anyone. I had a dream once. There were vicious dogs (3 of them) barking at me, ready to attack. I called upon the name of Jesus three times and they shut up and as I recall were gone. Then I woke up. Jesus, there is something about that name

 

[dsimons]

You made a good point. Any mental illness is a disease, just like diabetes or cancer. The problem with mental illness is finding the right treatment. My daughter is bipolar, and it has taken years of therapy plus medications to keep it under control. ( They are still working with the medication-changing it or upping the dosages,) So change isn't going to happen over night. For anyone who is dealing with this disease, have patience and remember God will never leave you or forsake you. Once you have been saved nothing can take that away.

 

[goodasitgets]

My neice is bipolar. She was diagnosed when she was very young and was put on medicine for the disorder. Now she is like me. She doesn't like the side effects from the drugs. Like I said, going to try something else other than Zoloft because I'm sure there is something out there I can take that will help me. Since it has been brought out in the open, I feel a little more comfortable about discussing my condition with my Dr. There is a lot of meds out there so maybe there is some hope for all of us.