I think I am somewhat of a fear junkie. It's not because I like it. Trust me on that. Rather, I am simply used to it. I have lived life from the baseline of fear for a long time. And no matter how many times I taste freedom, I always seem revert back to the … Continue reading When fear dominates
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Other Resources for Battling OCD
In case you were not aware, I am not the only resource for OCD. Praise God. I thought it might be helpful to compile a list of resources that I have find incredibly helpful in my battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. These resources are helpful for both sufferers and supporters alike. Religious OCD or Scrupulosity … Continue reading Other Resources for Battling OCD
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How to support those with OCD
Let me qualify this by saying that my mom would be the expert in this area, as she has supported me for nearly 6 years in my struggle with OCD. Regardless, I will try to communicate this in a way that I, as an OCD sufferer, would find helpful. OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a … Continue reading How to support those with OCD
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What if it’s not OCD?
If you have OCD, this question is nothing new. Already, your theme is barking at the top of its lungs looks for a way to climb back into your mental frame. I have dealt with this question for a little less than a decade and I can tell you it was the hardest barrier to … Continue reading What if it’s not OCD?
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The unpardonable sin
The “What if?” question spins in my mind almost constantly. I would list them out, but I suspect that many of us already have a few that already popped in to mind. For those suffering with OCD however, the “What if?” question becomes a mental death sentence every time it rolls around. So let’s deal … Continue reading The unpardonable sin
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River in the wasteland
My mental health problems left me in the middle of a barren wasteland with no relief and no hope. Any thought of relief at the time was only a mirage, which would soon dissipate. I had no idea where I was or where I should go and I constantly felt defeated. It’s a strange realization … Continue reading River in the wasteland
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Starve your OCD brain
Have you ever wished your brain had an off-switch? Maybe you have, or maybe know someone who has said this before. I felt this. Sometimes I still do. It would be very convenient to be able to turn your brain off whenever things got too heavy. I felt this especially when I was in the … Continue reading Starve your OCD brain
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Where is God now?
My mom would always tell me that God was going to "redeem the years the locusts had eaten." It was a phrase used to describe the potential that my life, my anxious, OCD-riddled, depressed life, could one day be restored. I would look back at her with tears in my eyes and ask... Where is … Continue reading Where is God now?
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