Scrupulosity, religious OCD or something else?

[Monica4316]

I did not put him to the test.

St Therese said she would send roses. the Catholic church endorses her, there are many testimonies of her sending roses on many websites (do a websearch for yourself) and she promised to send a rose AND the novena to her is never known to have failed.

I did not put god to the test. I believed what he said through his saint and his church.

I’m sorry if i come across as unpleasant. Every time I think and talk about this I feel like my head is going to explode uch:

uglygal, the ‘official’ version of this novena does not say it is “never known to have failed”. There are plenty of times I prayed it and didn’t get roses, and the same happened to others I know. Other times, I did get roses. But I prayed this novena many times not just once. Sometimes I didn’t get a rose but my prayer was answered. Again, it doesn’t say on the novena that you WILL get a rose. Often God wants us to rely on faith. If you were doubting His love for you and wanted a rose as proof of His love, it’s very possible that He wanted you to choose faith instead, cause that’s better for you in the long run.

God bless

 

[SugarMagnolia]

If the OP is indeed suffering from the form of OCD known as Scrupulosity, then the spiritual advice being offered here is counter-productive. Although it is all surely well-meant, when people have OCD they tend to engage in a compulsion known as reassurance-seeking. However, no matter how much reassurance you give them, they will not be reassured. On the contrary, they will keep asking the same question. It is not stubbornness; it is the nature of the disorder. I speak from experience here. The best way to alleviate her suffering is to encourage her to seek psychiatric help. Only then will she be able to benefit from the spiritual advice being offered here.

 

[JRKH]

If the OP is indeed suffering from the form of OCD known as Scrupulosity, then the spiritual advice being offered here is counter-productive. Although it is all surely well-meant, when people have OCD they tend to engage in a compulsion known as reassurance-seeking. However, no matter how much reassurance you give them, they will not be reassured. On the contrary, they will keep asking the same question. It is not stubbornness; it is the nature of the disorder. I speak from experience here. The best way to alleviate her suffering is to encourage her to seek psychiatric help. Only then will she be able to benefit from the spiritual advice being offered here.

Which indeed we have done.
She truly needs the aid of someone who is familiar with both the Spiritual and Psycological aspects so that each can be appropriately address. I say again and will continue to say - UglyGal, please seek out someone who can help you in these matters.

peace
James

 

[uglygal]

I am going for help.
I have started therapy. It’s still early. I have my second appt tomorrow.
I will be ok. God will help me.
But I think it may be better for me to stay away from religious forums and websites.

I hope others become aware of things like this so they don’t have to go through what I have.

Love is the way forward.
With love onwards :knight2::knight2:
The Father, His Son and Holy Spirit will help me. Together we will win this :nunchuk:

I am very sorry so many people have had to put up with my failings.
maybe I will return one day free of this.

:grouphug: - the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Mary and me

 

[Monica4316]

I am going for help.
I have started therapy. It’s still early. I have my second appt tomorrow.
I will be ok. God will help me.
But I think it may be better for me to stay away from religious forums and websites.

I hope others become aware of things like this so they don’t have to go through what I have.

Love is the way forward.
With love onwards :knight2::knight2:
The Father, His Son and Holy Spirit will help me. Together we will win this :nunchuk:

I am very sorry so many people have had to put up with my failings.
maybe I will return one day free of this.

:grouphug: - the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Mary and me

:hug1: prayers for you

 

[Student09]

I am so glad you are starting therapy! God bless you.

 

[Lief_Erikson]

I’m so glad, uglygal! May God bless you in the meetings and throughout your whole life.

 

[aspirant]

I have started therapy. It’s still early. I have my second appt tomorrow.
I will be ok. God will help me… Love is the way forward.

Awesome. May God bless you richly.
:grouphug:

 

[JRKH]

I am going for help.
I have started therapy. It’s still early. I have my second appt tomorrow.
I will be ok. God will help me.
But I think it may be better for me to stay away from religious forums and websites.

I hope others become aware of things like this so they don’t have to go through what I have.

Love is the way forward.
With love onwards :knight2::knight2:
The Father, His Son and Holy Spirit will help me. Together we will win this :nunchuk:

I am very sorry so many people have had to put up with my failings.
maybe I will return one day free of this.

:grouphug: - the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Mary and me

Dear one,
No apology is necesary. I am only sorry tha twe cannot be more help to you.
I am very glad you are starting therapy. I’m sure it will benefit you greatly, but it will take time.
I also think you are right in staying off of the wesites for awhile anyway. As much as our hearts want to help, I’m afraid that we tend to, “stumble around”, trying to give “good advise”, all coming from different directions and experiences. I’m sure it becomes confusing.

May God continue to be close to you and guide you. I believe in His plan for you.

Peace
James

 

[beckycmarie]

I am going for help.
I have started therapy. It’s still early. I have my second appt tomorrow.
I will be ok. God will help me.
But I think it may be better for me to stay away from religious forums and websites.

I hope others become aware of things like this so they don’t have to go through what I have.

Love is the way forward.
With love onwards :knight2::knight2:
The Father, His Son and Holy Spirit will help me. Together we will win this :nunchuk:

I am very sorry so many people have had to put up with my failings.
maybe I will return one day free of this.

:grouphug: - the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Mary and me

These are the most hopeful words I’ve ever seen from you. My prayers for you as you begin healing. I hope you do return sometime, with a healed heart and a new name.