I have severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and this influences many things in my life. Unlike some people with OCD, I not only have to have physical things a certain way, I need to think certain thoughts in order to, say, close a door. For example, when I close a door, the moment it closes I have to be thinking something positive. But, my OCD is so severe that I have secondary thoughts while thinking the positive thoughts that I don’t purposely think, like "I’m going to die soon," or some sort of blasphemous thought. I need to think the opposite of what the secondary thought is for me to complete a bout of OCD (while the secondary thought is still there). It’s like I’m sharing my mind with the voice of Satan. I don't really think what my OCD makes me think, but the amount of blasphemies committed by my secondary thoughts is innumerable. I am planning on converting to Catholicism and being baptized after I get rid of my OCD, so that I can start with a clean slate that I can control.
2007-05-18 08:49:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But, until then, do you think that God and Jesus forgive me for the blasphemies I don't control? I mean, if I can’t control the thoughts created by my OCD stricken mind, do you think they understand?
Sorry for the poor wording of my question.
2007-05-18 08:49:27 · update #1
-Although it's severe, i won't ever use medications that infuence my mind.
-I am going to see a OCD therapist soon.
2007-05-18 08:53:44 · update #2
All of your answers are great so far, thanks. But Scott B, your answer was a sentence of wrong information and then a paragraph about homosexuality. Rant about it in a topic ABOUT homosexuality next time, if you will.
2007-05-18 09:03:29 · update #3
Sorry but your OCD is a choice and you can in fact decide not to sin.
For all you christians out there I hope you realize the irony in what I said with the fact you condemn homosexuality as evil. And no, I don't refer to homosexuality as a disease.
2007-05-18 08:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Scott B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know how you feel. OCD is very frustrating and is a disorder you have no control over because of the serotonin levels in your brain.
Of course God will forgive you for the thoughts that you cannot control. I'm sure He sympathizes with you and tries to help you as much as He possibly can.
2007-05-18 08:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by burberribunni 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if I may suggest , this sounds a little more severe than OCD
could you perhaps get a second opinion on this , letting the doctor know about these secondary thoughts ?
but to answer your question.....
although I am not Christian , I would imagine that God would see the illness before judging the thoughts
please dont worry
but do get help , and I wish you well xxx
2007-05-18 08:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get counseling and maybe medications can help you control some of the symptoms that get in the way in life. There's no shame in it, and you can approach your faith w/ a calmer mind.
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2007-05-18 08:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps anyone above a level 1 has a form of ocd...
2016-04-01 08:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask for the Lords help with your problem. then he will help you to overcome it, resulting in forgiveness! Remember he always forgives when you ask!!!
2007-05-18 08:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by anndal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are at all religious, then just understand this: whatever God you believe in has made you, and He knows you are imperfect. but He loves you anyway.
2007-05-18 08:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Friend...God knows what is in your heart....and that is all that matters
2007-05-18 08:52:31 · answer #8 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a Catholic priest can give you an exorcism.
2007-05-18 08:53:23 · answer #9 · answered by Gene 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋