Ocd

[LVN4HM]

Hi Everyone,

I am a 25 year old female who has suffered from OCD for a few years now but feel like its getting worse. I have been saved since I was nine. I have bad thoughts at times as another girl stated and I am continually doubting my salvation and feel like I have to say a prayer for salvation over and over. It get so tiring after awhile. I haven't really seeked help. I guess I am just embarassed and dont know where to start. Not even my best friends know. I try to hide it and when someone asks how I am doing... i usually say good and then I feel like I have lied and feel even worse. I am typically a happy person who loves to laugh and smile and most people would agree to that. I truly want to feel joy inside and out but this OCD makes me feel trapped. I was in a really serious relationship and engaged three years ago and I wonder if that could have sparked it? I dont know. If you have any suggestions, thoughts, remarks I would greatly appreciated it. Thanks so much.

 

[Waiting for the Verdict]

Hi Everyone,

I am a 25 year old female who has suffered from OCD for a few years now but feel like its getting worse. I have been saved since I was nine. I have bad thoughts at times as another girl stated and I am continually doubting my salvation and feel like I have to say a prayer for salvation over and over. It get so tiring after awhile. I haven't really seeked help. I guess I am just embarassed and dont know where to start. Not even my best friends know. I try to hide it and when someone asks how I am doing... i usually say good and then I feel like I have lied and feel even worse. I am typically a happy person who loves to laugh and smile and most people would agree to that. I truly want to feel joy inside and out but this OCD makes me feel trapped. I was in a really serious relationship and engaged three years ago and I wonder if that could have sparked it? I dont know. If you have any suggestions, thoughts, remarks I would greatly appreciated it. Thanks so much.

I don't post on CF anymore, so I'm just going to leave you some info. Other people here should be able to help you with this too.

What you are suffering from is called scrupolosity. It is not a spiritual problem. It is caused by a biochemical imbalance in the brain. My mother has scrupolosity as well.

You should try finding a behavioral-cognitive therapist, as that type of therapist is particularly good at treating OCD. Also, a Catholic therapist might be preferable, as the Catholic church has a very long history of treating obsessive compulsive disorder (much longer than say Baptists or Methodists).

I strongly suggest you see a psychiatrist as well. I have OCD, but my OCD is almost totally under control thanks to my meds (Risperadol is good, so is Anafranil). NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE TELLS YOU, MEDS ARE THE BEST TREATMENT. I can't emphasize that enough. There are some Christians who have this wacky idea that meds are of the devil. Please, please don't listen to them. OCD is as real a physical disorder as cancer, and it needs to be treated as such.

Anyway, I hope this helps. But please, please get treatment.

God bless and I'll say a prayer for you.

 

[seajoy]

'Waiting for the Verdict' is so right on all he stated. I have the exact same type of ocd you have, LVD4HM. I suffered for many years because I couldn't find the right help.There is no need to suffer as you are. Get to a psychiatrist (mine did both the meds and the exposure/response therapy). I truly feel God lead me to that doctor.Listen to what we are telling you...this has nothing to do with your faith. The chemicals in your brain, and mine, work differently than in other folks. We tell you these things out of love, because we know, we've been there. Any questions, please feel free to ask...we are here to support you!seajoy

 

[Ruth~]

I agree that you need to seek medical treatment and counseling, too. You can get so much relief with the therapies out there. I know because I have been helped by them, too. There is no need to keep on suffering with the OCD. Take care.

 

[CavFan]

You can start by just going to your medical doctor and explaining your symptoms. He/she can then refer you to a specialist or counselor. That is how I got into the counseling and medication that really has helped me.