Meeting people with OCD!

[frank1234]

Hi;
I have religeous OCD, as well as other health problems. My question is how do you go about meeting other single christian people with OCD, specially ones that have anxiety and can't socialize with others in a normal way like myself(I have anxieties as well). Curious about opinions.Thank you and God bless you.

 

[marcb]

Hi Frank,

Hi;
I have religeous OCD, as well as other health problems. My question is how do you go about meeting other single christian people with OCD, specially ones that have anxiety and can't socialize with others in a normal way like myself(I have anxieties as well). Curious about opinions.Thank you and God bless you.

Right here!

I am sure you are referring to an actual ability to be with people that struggle in this way or related ways.

The truth is, the church is full of people struggling with _______ (you name it). In church, I've met people who are depressed, obsessive-compulsive, anxious, addicted, recovering from addiction, wounded, dying, grieving, guilty, divorced, separated, stressed, panicked, suicidal, homeless, retarded, lonely, orphaned, widowed, etc. I didn't realize this, however, until I melted down and reached out. Then, I was surprised by how "human" the people around me, who all seemed to have it together, were.

I would suggest from a practical standpoint you get into a "lifestage" (e.g., single young adults) group at a church. Don't wait until you "have it all together," to jump in because if you are real, this day will never come. However, in a healthy and honest group gathered together with the common bond of brokenness and a desire for Jesus, you will "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." [Galations 6:2]

I have one brother in Christ I can meet with who has OCD and with whom I discuss these things, but his ocd is a bit different anyway. The more I meet the general population, the more I realize we all struggle. The specifics of the struggle become less important.

May God bless you as you continue to seek fellowship.

Marc

 

[SkyCloud]

Do you mean local Christians with OCD? I would like to know that myself. I imagine that you could search online in your community.

I know that in my weekend newspaper under the "Religion" section it has a list of support group meetings. that's one area to look into. Otherwise, like Marc said, we can chat with one another right here.

Dan