Any Christians on here? How do I do ERP for SO OCD? I feel like it's goes against God when purposely filling my mind with these thoughts. Any tips or advice to overcome? Thanks.
hey! I’m a Christian and I get where you are coming from. sometimes it feels backwards to me that in order to get help for OCD I have to sit with uncertainty when God is truth. Something I do is always pray before starting ERP or a therapy session, or whenever I feel overwhelmed by OCD. I pray for truth and for peace over my mind. I also pray for strength. While sitting with my thoughts, I often play worship music or invite God into that time with me. My experience ends up being a lot calmer and more focused. ERP is hard but I also know that, by accepting uncertainty, I am putting my faith in God and His plans for me rather than trying to solve problems in my own ways through compulsions.
I do the ERP for my so-ocd but I keep in the back of my mind what Im confident in about my sexuality. When I do my ERP I will keep in the back of my mind what I know and that is I know that I am straight. Afterwards, I just pray and talk to God and he takes the reins for the rest. He has given my confirmations and I just keep moving forward and letting him lead me through and by doing that I've healed so much faster. I still have my down days but with God and being patience things will always work out. Hope this helps
Christian here! God knows your heart. Keep doing the ERP it's worth it and He'll get you through
Is anyone else here a Christian dealing with ocd? I could use some support because I've been having a hard time growing close to God ever since my ocd started getting bad. I deal with a lot of religious intrusive thoughts such as being unforgivable, or being cursed or possessed. What's some advice?
If you suffer from Christian OCD and feel Jesus hates you and you’re going to hell every few seconds but I keep fighting it because when I pray it says Lucifer and I refuse to pray to him. If I do Jesus will send me to hell. I’m terrified. When does it end. Some Christian’s are so peaceful, I want that.. why.. I feel cursed forever. I have faith in others journey… not mine. I’m stuck like this forever. My mind will never be the same.
I been going to church looking for answers about my false memories if they are even false and overall ocd. Everything that I'm learning about ocd ultimately I get told that it's due to sin and that's why I feel overwhelmed and have the urge to confess on things idk if they are real or not. I just dont know whats my truth my mind Is saying one thing but I need a lot of confirmation if what im thinking its true thats why i been seeking confirmation going to church. Would appreciate a response or if anyone is going through this 🙏
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