OCD troubles

[Gday]

Hi,

These are some troubles I've had lately with OCD. I've got into the habit of thinking that if I forget or doubt God then I can't be sure I really believe in him. I often can't stop thinking about the 3 sixes. Also I often feel that if I don't become a monk and give 100% of my time to God then I'm rejecting him. It is really bothering me. Can anyone help?

Thanks

 

[angrySCORCH62]

I'm really sorry to hear about your problem mate. I used to and still have a bit of Mental OCD as well (about different things though). It was a bit bad but i've gotten over it quite a bit eversince coming to these forums. One thing i think might help is this: when ever a thought like that pops into my head i just have to think, this is just my OCD talking, i can't help these thoughts that pop into my head, all i know is that i don't want to think about this and God will know that.



Another thing that also helps me is reading other posts, seeing all the compastion everyone posts, i'm sorry but i can't really explain this clearly but i advise you to try it, it might make you feel better.

 

[kaykay9.0]

Sounds like you have already identified the fact that you battle OCD. So I feel like I can just go ahead and say that what you are describing sounds like classic religious OCD. Like angryscorch above told you, sometimes we do need to just identify that it IS our OCD talking to us and move on. You may also need to consider actively treating your OCD if your or not...which may mean counseling and/or meds.