Worried about 'not worrying'?

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Sometimes it feels like we always need that reassurance. Every time we do something new, our brain seems to find a loophole and find something new to worry about. Just when you think everything is okay, a new situation arises and it seems different. It really is a cycle, because you come online to a forum, or you ask another Christian, just to be 'sure' we didn't commit something unforgivable.

I am not an expert on OCD, but I realize I have shown characteristics of OCD. I am hoping my condition will improve. Sometimes things are okay and I can move on. Other times, my conscious is telling me otherwise.

At times, I am worried about 'not worrying', but in order to cure OCD, aren't we supposed to not worry? What am I supposed to do?

There are days I haven't worried as much. What should I do? Confusion.

 

[kaykay9.0]

Well, as Christians, we are exhorted not to worry. As someone who struggles with OCD, I have ALSO worried about not worrying ...and sometimes I forgot what I was worried about. And THAT troubled me! Sounds like you are beginning to understand the battle against OCD. Counseling and/or meds might be something you should consider.

 

[Yuki Usagi]

When we start to get better, the new experience feels strange to us. When you don't worry... be happy, lol.

And be sure to give God the glory! At the very least you're getting a break. But it is true that getting well is a strange country at first.

Even good change can be stressful. I pray you get used to not worrying and that someday you will wake up and it will have been ages since you worried. (Both of you!)