Hey everyone,
When it comes to OCD, we can definitely agree that it can ruin your life in the WORST way imaginable. Although it may seem that there is no way out, we can always reach out to others through blogs, forums, by talking to therapists and OCD mentors. The one inevitable and unstoppable force that swims in our veins is the power of hope. We must never lose site of that.
One thing that truly aided in my OCD for a long time is the power of FAITH. Believing in God as the source and beginning of all that came into existence, and remembering him with our tongues can help get through our times of distress. There is a quote from Sigmund Freud that I read that says that religion is a form of psychological distress. That may seem to distill some disbelief in many, but even if it is true, that doesn't mean that religion isn't in itself GOOD.
One great technique for dealing with OCD is purchasing a unique device that we Muslims use often, which is called the MASBAHAH. Basically it's a circular enclosed string with a hundred beads on it. What you do is count the beads on the string, and after you count each one, you say, "There is no strength or might except with God." Repeating this will eventually dissolve your OCD worries away and all other worries as well.
There is a book on the role of faith in the treatment of OCD called, "Can Christianity Cure OCD?" by Ian Osbourne. I haven't read the book, but reading only the title made me think about this matter.
With love,
Tareq
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