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I don't know if I have it and it's getting better or if I don't have it at all and I just need to pray more
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Anxiety (Including GAD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Unfortunately you cannot pray away mental illness
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But I also grew up in a conservative religious household and was taught to ignore my symptoms and rather ‘pray them away’. But it only taught me to suppress my symptoms or invalidate them ( it’s just in my head, I’m just being weak), and eventually led to a complete mental breakdown that left me disabled. I still have faith, but I also understand the severity of mental health symptoms and the necessity for medical treatment.
@AlexaRae yeah I've experienced those symptoms under extreme stress
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@KAKASHI well unfortunately it is an anxiety disorder so that would make sense 😕
OCD is a condition where your symptoms can fluctuate or ‘flare up’, specifically under stress.. I think it’s really beautiful to seek peace and support through prayer, but OCD is a mental health disorder that typically requires professional treatment to manage the symptoms.. researching more about OCD may help you understand how you relate to it. It was a long time before I knew the symptoms I was experiencing were from OCD before I was diagnosed.
Have you talked to a psychiatrist?
If you have it, you will know about it..
☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
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