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Recent content by Mari17

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    Struggling with scrupulosity

    I'm not sure that accurately reflects the character of God. I love the image of Him as the father of the prodigal son, running to meet him. Also, OCD tends to put too much weight on our feelings. Here is an article you might find helpful: Faith and Feelings: A Critical Issue for Religious OCD -...
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    Admin Announcement Holiday styling - how to remove it if you wish

    Hi, I'm not sure where else to post this...how can I upgrade my account using the Blessings earned? I see the options for things to purchase under Shop, but it will not let me buy anything. Thank you!
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    Struggling with scrupulosity

    Thank you for your response! Do you think that maybe your labeling yourself as a narcissist is also OCD, or partly OCD? We all struggle with selfishness, to varying degrees. I think perhaps something more beneficial than labeling yourself is to recognize that Jesus meets you where you are, and...
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    I am comforted to know that there are others like me - Now, what about salvation?

    Two of my favorite resources about OCD are scrupulosity.com and Mark DeJesus YouTube videos. Scrupulosity.com has a helpful group coaching program, as well as loads of articles about different scrupulosity topics. Here is one:Why Do I Always Have Salvation Doubts? - Scrupulosity.com
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    Struggling with scrupulosity

    That's great! I also really like Mark DeJesus' Youtube channel. He has a playlist of many videos about OCD. Mark DeJesus
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    Struggling with scrupulosity

    Thank you for sharing! I have scrupulosity as well. Fear of blasphemy is a very common obsession for Christians with religious OCD. I have found the blog articles at Scrupulosity.com to be very helpful. There are articles about committing the unpardonable sin on there, so you might find that...
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    I wanna end with Christianity.

    Do you have a therapist who is trained in treating OCD?
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    Is this OCD or something else?

    This sounds like OCD to me. I have had similar obsessions. Please be careful especially of obsessing about eating, because I obsessed about eating for a while and became underweight, developing health issues that are still affecting me several years later. It is really important to maintain a...
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    I have blasphemous thoughts and I need help

    I'm so sorry that you are struggling with this. There are a lot of resources to help. Online coaching is available at Scrupulosity.com: Faith-based Solutions for Religious OCD - Scrupulosity.com, and there are also a lot of good blog articles there, including articles about blasphemous thoughts...
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    Desperately need help

    Here is the link to the Facebook group: Christianity and Anxiety Disorders Please feel free to private message me anytime as well!
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    Desperately need help

    Could you try the website Scrupulosity.com: Faith-based Solutions for Religious OCD - Scrupulosity.com? They offer coaching, and the blog has many articles. Also try OCD and Scrupulosity - ACCFS, and the Mark DeJesus channel on YouTube. And there is a private support group called Christianity...
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    Did I commit Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

    This is a helpful article...Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin? - Scrupulosity.com
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    Has anyone had this and gotten better?

    OCD is very treatable, and it is possible to experience a lot of improvement. You can take medication to help with the physical symptoms, but whether or not you do, it is important to address the mental aspect of it. Two effective therapies for OCD are CBT and ERP therapy. There are also a lot...
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    How Can People With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Believe in Jesus?

    You're welcome! She also runs a private Facebook support group for people with OCD and anxiety disorders: Christianity and Anxiety Disorders
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    How Can People With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Believe in Jesus?

    I'm glad you have some help available. I know that online coaching is available at Scrupulosity.com: Faith-based Solutions for Religious OCD - Scrupulosity.com, and there are also a lot of good blog articles there. There are also a lot of resources about scrupulosity at OCD and Scrupulosity -...