Obsessing!

[dabro]

Ya I just got thru telling you Guy's the peace I felt this morning. But now it's seems to be flaring up. Idk the doc's don't trust me with Benzo's and really it's these times that I need them the most. I hate thinking that I died and am dead and thinking all this is just the few thought's I get before it all ends. I hate the thought that I'll be cast into the lake of fire but what else can I do then to just ruminate the thought over and over to figure if it's true or not. Help me out please!!

 

[TimAM]

Ya I just got thru telling you Guy's the peace I felt this morning. But now it's seems to be flaring up. Idk the doc's don't trust me with Benzo's and really it's these times that I need them the most. I hate thinking that I died and am dead and thinking all this is just the few thought's I get before it all ends. I hate the thought that I'll be cast into the lake of fire but what else can I do then to just ruminate the thought over and over to figure if it's true or not. Help me out please!!

Not sure how much I can help, but I'll give it a shot. Here's a few ways that I've stopped obsessing:

-First off, pray and ask Heavenly Father God for help! There's been times I've been close to anxiety attacks that would have thrown me into obsessive compulsions, but I've prayed and the anxiety levels went down and I was able to re-focus. Ask Heavenly Father God to rebuke these anxiety and OCD attacks.

-Try to just clear your mind and stop thinking about it. Put the thought out of your mind. I know, it's easier said then done. One thing that has helped me the most is to just stop thinking about it.

-Find some good Bible verses and say them outloud repeatedly. Here is a list that you might want to try:

Proverbs 18:10-"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe."

Psalm 23:-"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."

Psalm 25:4-7" Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day. Remember, O LORD, your tender mercies and your loving kindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to your mercy remember you me for your goodness' sake, O LORD."

Psalm 25:11-"For your name's sake, O LORD, pardon my iniquity; for it is great."

Psalm 28:7-"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."

Psalm 27:1-"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."

Psalm 9:10
"And they that know your name will put their trust in you: for you, LORD, have not forsaken them that seek you."

Psalms 31:24
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you that hope in the LORD."

-Turn on some music that glorifies and praises Heavenly Father God! Just start glorifying and praising Heavenly Father God outloud with your mouth.

I hope these are able to help. I'm praying for you.

 

[dabro]

Thank you very much Tom. Good stuff!!!

 

[gracealone]

Hi Dabro,
It's a glitch. Nothing more. It feels rotten though... no doubt about that. Can you go out for a run instead of ruminating in order to burn up some of that anxiety? That's what I do whenever possible.
I know you realize that any attempt to solve this invalid crud, that's all it is... invalid crud.. will only make it all the harder to jump off that hamster wheel so please do any thing and everything else to distract you from rumination.
When I think I might be headed for hell I sometimes will just throw up my hands in surrender and say firstly to the OCD.... "Yeah... I've heard that rot before but I'm not going to discuss this with you and then... to the Lord... "even in hell.... I'll still praise your name - OCD can never rob me of that!"
I'm sorry you're struggling and that you can't use the Benzo's for the intermittent rough bumps in the road. You'll get past this.. you've had lots of practice.
Praying for you!
Mitzi

Ya I just got thru telling you Guy's the peace I felt this morning. But now it's seems to be flaring up. Idk the doc's don't trust me with Benzo's and really it's these times that I need them the most. I hate thinking that I died and am dead and thinking all this is just the few thought's I get before it all ends. I hate the thought that I'll be cast into the lake of fire but what else can I do then to just ruminate the thought over and over to figure if it's true or not. Help me out please!!

 

[annrobert]

Not sure how much I can help, but I'll give it a shot. Here's a few ways that I've got myself to stop obsessing:

-First off, pray and ask Heavenly Father God for help! There's been times I've been close to anxiety attacks that would have thrown me into obsessive compulsions, but I've prayed and the anxiety levels went down and I was able to re-focus. Ask Heavenly Father God to rebuke these anxiety and OCD attacks.

-Try to just clear your mind and stop thinking about it. Put the thought out of your mind. I know, it's easier said then done. One thing that has helped me the most is to just stop thinking about it.

-Find some good Bible verses and say them outloud repeatedly. Here is a list that you might want to try:

Proverbs 18:10-"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe."

Psalm 23:-"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."

Psalm 25:4-7" Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day. Remember, O LORD, your tender mercies and your loving kindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to your mercy remember you me for your goodness' sake, O LORD."

Psalm 25:11-"For your name's sake, O LORD, pardon my iniquity; for it is great."

Psalm 28:7-"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."

Psalm 27:1-"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."

Psalm 9:10
"And they that know your name will put their trust in you: for you, LORD, have not forsaken them that seek you."

Psalms 31:24
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you that hope in the LORD."

-Turn on some music that glorifies and praises Heavenly Father God! Just start glorifying and praising Heavenly Father God outloud with your mouth.

I hope these are able to help. I'm praying for you.

Very encouraging post, thankyou

Dabro , I am sorry that you are going through a hard time right now.
Remember Jesus loves you so very deeply and Jesus will always protect you.
Jesus has you safe in His hand and none will snatch you out and you will never perish.
Jesus says verily verily he that believeth in Me has everlasting life.

Jesus will bring you through this and comfort you and always be with you and keep you safe.

Gracealone gave a great post as well,
and exercise might be very helpful in times like this.




28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 31:24
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Psalm 27:14
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.



7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Jesus Bless you Dabro
He is always with you
annrobert