Curious

[TRexBass]

First time in an OCD support group and I’m wondering if others feel like there is a force holding them back from doing things that would be healthy and good for them. I *know* that there is not an actual “force” (well, other than the one in Star Wars-lol), but it still feels that way and it keeps me from doing the things I know might actually help me. Does this make sense? If so, how have you overcome it?

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I have also had similar feeling which I think may be some form of anxiety. They are accompanied by thoughts at times but not always. I’m still working on them,

but I try tell myself a thought is just a thought and a feeling is just a feeling they are not facts. I then distract myself by doing something like listening to music and focus on my values and what I want from life.

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Hi TRexBass,

Yes, that force is called anxiety. A constant tension and fear. It prevented me from doing alot of things because it says that it'll harm those I love and care for and along with low self esteem and depression it made it even harder to do.

In the end I was so desperate I turned to my Christian friends. I wasn't a believer but I went with the counselling and praying and teaching. I used what I learnt to challenge my OCD and fight the anxieties. Although I was afraid I chose to believe God would deliver me from fear. My OCD said I would die if I went to a party with my friends. I prayed for peace and went to the party. It showed me a vision my son would die, I prayed for his protection and had peace. It was hard but I found the peace and strength to overcome my OCD.

A verse I meditated and prayed on was 2 Timothy1:7.

For God did not give you a spirit of timidity and fear, but one of power, love and a sound mind.

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I would like to welcome you to the OCD Support Group.

We are here to help and offer support to each other.

We are in this together.

Wishing you good health.