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I am having a hard time today. I'm so depressed and afraid. I can't shake this feeling. I have gone through a lot of things that you went through and still going through it. I'm not sure why but it's a feeling that's hard to shake. I have cried out to the Lord. I've told him my thoughts and feelings. I just want to be normal again. I don't want him to hate me and I don't want to be mad at him. I have no reason to. But these thoughts are so centered around him, Jesus and the Holy Ghost. I hate this. I feel so abnormal. I can't help but look at other people and envy them for being normal and not fighting this battle. Please pray for me
There's always hope for OCD! I'm so glad this o.p.'s post gave you hope! Have you been able to find any help for your OCD?Honestly, I was contemplating on taking my life because of this exact thing. I've always had ocd- almost any theme you could think of. But, this has to take the cake. I always leaned on God's reassurance through my ocd but when it morphed against God and my life I felt like noone would understand and I felt hopeless. All of your thoughts, doubts, questioning of your intentions, morals, and salvation are things I am experiencing and am so glad that I stumbled across your post before falling further and further into ocd. Thank you for sharing your testimony! God used you to help save my life!
How has your OCD been lately? Are you able to get support for your OCD in your area?I was praying for God to give me advice on how to deal with my OCD/demonic attack situation and then today I read this post and it almost mirrors my experience. God is great! I had a good cry, tears of joy from this post thank you.
Not so good, pretty bad actually. I haven't looked for any help yet so I am not sure. But I think it will be hard to find a Christian therapist.How has your OCD been lately? Are you able to get support for your OCD in your area?
Actually, I don't think it's necessary to have a Christian therapist for OCD. The key is to look for one who uses CBT (especially ERP) therapy. A good therapist will be able to work with your beliefs. They will help you challenge the OCD, while not forcing you to do anything that goes against your true conscience. If it helps, I think many therapists offer Skype/phone therapy. Dr. Phillipson, who is quite well-known, has a practice that offers treatment via phone and Skype: https://www.ocdonline.com/treatment. Also, Dr. Ian Osborn (who is also a Christian!) offers coaching via phone, Skype or Facetime: CONSULTATIONS WITH DR OSBORN – OCD & CHRISTIANITYNot so good, pretty bad actually. I haven't looked for any help yet so I am not sure. But I think it will be hard to find a Christian therapist.
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