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Wrong thoughts about God
Hello, I regularly pray to god at morning but whenever i go in front of god. I start getting wrong thoughts about god such that I abuse god which am unable to control. Whenever i close my eyes to pray, wrong images start getting about god which are uncontrollable because of this I always have fear that god will punish me for this. Many times I slap myself to punish myself. I am unable to distinguish that Do I really mean these thoughts or not?. Am I really bad person?...please tell me what is this?...this is getting worse day by day.
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This is Ocd
Religious obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of OCD that causes a person obsess over spiritual fears. It often involves religious compulsions such as excessive prayer. For example, a person might worry they are going to Hell and repeat a mantra to cope with this fear.
You need to start therapy sessions to understand it well and know how to change it
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online
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It sounds like you are experiencing intrusive thoughts, which are unwanted and often disturbing thoughts or images that can pop into your mind. These thoughts can be very distressing and cause feelings of guilt and shame, which can lead to self-punishment behaviors such as slapping yourself.
It's important to know that having intrusive thoughts does not make you a bad person, and it's not something that you can control. Intrusive thoughts are a common symptom of several mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It's possible that you may be experiencing one of these conditions.
I would recommend speaking with a mental health professional, such as a therapist or counselor, who can help you understand and manage your thoughts and feelings. They can also provide you with coping strategies and techniques to reduce the distress caused by these thoughts.
In the meantime, try to be kind to yourself and remember that these thoughts are not a reflection of your character or intentions. It may also be helpful to try mindfulness or meditation exercises to help you focus on the present moment and reduce anxiety.
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Hi. You have symptoms suggestive of OCD. You must consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and proper treatment
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Consult a psychiatrist
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Hi,
These repetitive intrusive thoughts and images that has been bothering you looks like probably you have OCD. It requires thorough evaluation and is possible only if you see the psychiatrist,so that your distress is addressed at the earliest and accordingly medications will be prescribed to help you recover from the illness.
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Book an appointment for detailed evaluation
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Dr. Archana Mohare
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Pune
You have these intrusive thoughts...you can not control them and because of that you may start thinking that you really think in this way. You can not differentiate between your real thoughts and imagination. But it doesn't mean that you are a bad person . Don't worry... This can be treated with medicines and psychotherapy
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please seek immediate help. consult with Psychiatrist
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