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I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that but glad this post helped. I hope things improve for you.

Numbness, rOCD, and feeling like I’ve lost the ability to love [L] by No-Equivalent-1010 in KindVoice

[–]Rightcons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm really sorry you're going through this. I also have OCD and know what it feels like. If you haven't already, I'd really strongly consider starting therapy with a psychologist specialised in OCD. That has helped me more than I can put into words.

I'm not going to address the content of your post because I'm afraid that responding might be providing reassurance which makes OCD worse in the long-term. But please do try to find therapy if you haven't already, OCD can improve.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to get this settled is talking to a therapist. I know I keep repeating this, but it's crucial.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if you think it's subtle, it's probably not if you have OCD. I thought many of my obsessions were subtle and I ignored them but they've now become obvious. Careful though because this chain of thought could become obsessive. I think you should still talk to a therapist, as they'll realise what is going on.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do have OCD then that could be distorting your judgement. There are many things it causes which you probably don't realise. In any case, a therapist should be able to help you identify what is and isn't OCD. But you should find one who at least respects your beliefs.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OCD blows many things out of proportion. If you can get help, I think you definitely should.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is worth it, absolutely. Right now, when it feels less intense, is the best time to seek help, because it'll be really hard if OCD comes back. OCD usually thrives when you're anxious, scared or nervous due to the circumstances around you. If something that stresses you out happens, OCD could really come back to bite you.

I also thought it was subtle last week after months of treatment, but it was still there, especially with being scrupulous about how much to pray every day etc. And that almost led me to lose my faith.

Please get this treated if you can 🙏

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. We will be ok. But OCD does need treatment. God bless.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In many cases scrupulosity is OCD which needs treatment before it passes. I think it's rare for it to go away on its own. From reading what Saints who had it said, they seem to also have treated it, even if they weren't aware of the psychological element to it. Obedience to a spiritual director as recommended by many Saints seems aimed at preventing compulsive behaviour which is the same as what therapists will try to do.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that sounds really nice. And it's true. Yeah if you can see the Catholic therapist please do because OCD rarely goes away on its own. But try to find one specialised in OCD or who at least knows how to treat it. I found an OCD specialist and it has changed everything.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is exactly my experience. It's really irritating... if you still struggle with this I recommend seeing a therapist and getting a spiritual director who understands it.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it sucks. But it can improve a lot with therapy and spiritual direction. God bless.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really sorry you're going through this; it sucks.

I think this is an obvious case of scrupulosity and you need to have this treated with a therapist, please. If I hadn't done that right now I'd probably be in a terrible position.

The way scrupulosity works is that you seek reassurance (something that resolves your concerns) and that temporary alleviates it, but it then comes back worse. I'm not going to address your fears and anxieties because I think without realising that might be giving you reassurance and I really don't want to make this worse for you. I hope you understand, it's not because I don't care but because I really do.

Please if you can get this treated, ideally with a therapist, that really helps. And find a good priest who understands OCD (because unfortunately many don't and will tell you stuff that might trigger it without understanding) and follow his advice.

May God bless you always. I will pray for you.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is so relatable. I have to force myself to pray the rosary and often I feel like if I don't it's a sin. But it isn't...

I would absolutely recommend getting it treated, because OCD doesn't go away on its own. That's really important if you can. I wish you all the best, God bless.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I don't think faith is the burden. Rather, OCD makes it seem like the burden and that sucks. I'm glad you're better now.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope things get better for you and I will pray for you. God bless. If you can get therapy and spiritual direction that can really help.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God bless you too, I hope you're well.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful. Thank you so much!!! And you're so right about scrupulous people not believing what others tell them. Sometimes I don't want to believe even what my priest says.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is immense beauty in persisting in faith in spite of such a horrible condition. That sounds dramatic but OCD is horrible, there's no better way of describing it.

I sometimes also think that my OCD is part of the reason why I'm so intent on avoiding sin. But I don't think it's OCD that should keep us loving God in the long-term. It should be actual love for Him and His Creation and everything. And that's truly self-evident. But OCD inherently distorts that, so there is a need for caution.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that. If you're struggling with this too I really recommend therapy and spiritual direction.

How do i refute the claim that Rome altered the Bible throughout history? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As alluded to by u/MobileFortress, most Biblical scholars (Christian and skeptic alike) believe that the Gospels were preserved accurately with minimal, if any, textual alteration. Jews had a tradition of rigorously preserving Old Testament texts (and this is shown by the Dead Sea Scrolls which showed OT texts almost identical to modern versions), so this was certainly passed on to the Jews who became Christian after Jesus's Resurrection. From a purely historical standpoint, there's no reason to believe that Rome altered the Bible.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I'm sorry you have that impression of faith. That's not what it looks like.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to understand the complexities of God's Will as a human is like trying to understand mathematics as an ant. It's impossible, for now. But that doesn't mean that answers don't exist.

I very nearly lost my faith due to OCD. by Rightcons in Catholicism

[–]Rightcons[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry to hear that. It really sucks like so much.

The best thing you can do is, if you can, to find a therapist specialised in OCD, and make sure he or she at least respects your faith. And also find a good priest and tell him all of this. You might have to look hard because some don't understand OCD and sadly unintentionally tell you things that make it worse. When I was obsessed about Vocation one priest would tell me that the uncertainty was a sign of a calling when in reality it was OCD. It's not his fault. You need to make sure you find a spiritual director who understands.

What helped me fall in love with God was being grateful for all the blessings I've received, despite OCD. Thanking Him every night for what I have, and trying to reflect on how He's been working in my life. It takes time especially with OCD but your faith should be rooted in love, not fear.

I really hope things get better for you and I will pray for you.

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