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I made an impulsive vow to God that I wouldn't eat a real meal until I went to this local employment place, but I went to their website and they didn't have anything, and their number is disconnected and they had no listing when I called information. So I assume they're not there, I've made what feels like an effort to look for jobs online but when I made the vow I had the thought in my mind of physically driving somewhere. But I don't feel right driving my car because the car insurance was paid for by my last job, which I began to feel was sinful for me to be doing (truly, not ocd) and the money I made there was ill-gotten gain, same with my cell phone. I'm so confused, I'm getting really skinny but I don't want to break a vow to God, I've already cheated a few times with small meals but don't want to make it worse. I live with my parents and they're freaked out but I don't want to choose what they want over what God wants.
 

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JohnB,
This is hyperscrupulosity. Part and Parcel of OCD. God knows it's a symptom of your disorder. He also wants you to listen to and honor your parents while you are living under their roof... right? So please... by all means eat. Not eating will only make your OCD symptoms worse, because low blood sugar makes us anxious.
Praying for you,
Mitzi

I made an impulsive vow to God that I wouldn't eat a real meal until I went to this local employment place, but I went to their website and they didn't have anything, and their number is disconnected and they had no listing when I called information. So I assume they're not there, I've made what feels like an effort to look for jobs online but when I made the vow I had the thought in my mind of physically driving somewhere. But I don't feel right driving my car because the car insurance was paid for by my last job, which I began to feel was sinful for me to be doing (truly, not ocd) and the money I made there was ill-gotten gain, same with my cell phone. I'm so confused, I'm getting really skinny but I don't want to break a vow to God, I've already cheated a few times with small meals but don't want to make it worse. I live with my parents and they're freaked out but I don't want to choose what they want over what God wants.
 
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