
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.
Well, I've struggled with a specific kind of doubt. When I get triggered sometimes I have an overwhelming self doubt that seems to consume me. It brings up a lot of fear and then I don't want to go places or do things that I normally would.
Also, like someone mentioned, I'm feeling in constant need of reassurance, yet when someone compliments me or truly tries to say something affirmative about me, I feel like I don't deserve it. Like I'm a fraud.
I use spiritual principles to motivate me away from those hurtful feelings by remembering that I am a child of God and He doesn't want me to feel that way about myself. When I can go to Him, it really helps.
JMRH