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I've had a brief look at your posts. As far as I can make out, a lot of your anxieties are due to your "extreme OCD" (in your own words).
Not knowing much about psychiatry, I thought I'd better start by finding out what OCD is. I started by looking up this link, which stated that ...
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
It also noted that one of the examples of the compulsions that an affect people with OCD is the following ....
It may be that you have committed some sins, but then so have all the rest of us. Christ's promise was that all sins are forgivable except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and even that's something that seems to be a matter of opinion at times.
Somehow or other you'll have to stick to the thought that God forgives, and believe it. Since you are prone to obsessive thinking, then you might need to find a way to make that statement one of your compulsive thoughts viz. that God loves you and has forgiven you, provided you have repented in the name of Christ.
Not knowing much about psychiatry, I thought I'd better start by finding out what OCD is. I started by looking up this link, which stated that ...
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which time people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing, checking on things or cleaning, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions.
It also noted that one of the examples of the compulsions that an affect people with OCD is the following ....
Mental compulsions to response to intrusive obsessive thoughts, some people silently pray or say phrases to reduce anxiety or prevent a dreaded future event.
It may be that you have committed some sins, but then so have all the rest of us. Christ's promise was that all sins are forgivable except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and even that's something that seems to be a matter of opinion at times.
Somehow or other you'll have to stick to the thought that God forgives, and believe it. Since you are prone to obsessive thinking, then you might need to find a way to make that statement one of your compulsive thoughts viz. that God loves you and has forgiven you, provided you have repented in the name of Christ.
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