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i went to see a doctor yesterday and he said it sounds like I have OCD, but I have to get an evaluation from someone else and that isn't until October 1st. Right now I have been struggling with wondering if god even exists now and about heaven and hell. Im wondering if I don't have any faith and that is why God isn't answering my prayers or maybe I really have committed the unforgivable sin and that's why He isn't. Then I turn around and have an urge to read the Bible and pray. I just don't know what to do I don't know what I believe anymore my thoughts are so confusing!!!
 
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We don't diagnose on this forum, but from what you've just said, I think I would agree with your doctor. If you read through some of the threads here, you will see some very similar thoughts expressed.

What you have expressed is very, very typical of OCD. Sometimes called "the doubting disease" OCD will latch onto to anything it can...usually always is most important to us. For Christians, that's our faith.

Most theologians will give you the "rule of thumb" that if you are at all concerned that you have committed the unforgivable sin," you haven't. I would agree with that.

I would encourage to "doubt your doubts" for right now and just keep walking with the Lord even if the feelings and thoughts are confusing. I'm glad you are seeking help with this. So often we start trying to "argue" things out in our mind, and with OCD, that doesn't usually work. The OCD just latches onto a different area.

Blessings and prayers for you!
 
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