Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hi, we sent this to Dr. Chansky. But I was wondering, what type questions she has? Does she need some clarity on some of the Bible stuff? My son suffers from scrupulosity OCD, also has Aspergers. He took things a little too literally at times. So for him, talking with minister a couple or 3 times was very helpful so he could ask his questions and get some feedback from the minister. Don't want to reinforce the OCD of course, but it actually was helpful to get questions answered in his case. Now he still suffers " bad thoughts " related to religion, and that is better dealt with through therapy, not talking to a minister. Quick thoughts, > > My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Religous OCD. Your book was recommended by her pscyhologist which I've read. She has had six sessions, and is on Cipralex. Her psych just told her that she (the Dr.) was 'stuck'. She does not want to broach religous discussion with her at all. At first I thought ok but now wonder how she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one unforgivable sin. Seems like no matter how much we talk her down, she finds another objectionable sin or thought that she had that may never be forgiven. I am afraid of what ministers might say...we say God is all forgiving and knows what is OCD and what isn't and that she is being challenged. She's such a good girl it breaks my heart that I, or no one, seems to be able to help her. > > > > My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Religous OCD. Your book was recommended by her pscyhologist which I've read. She has had six sessions, and is on Cipralex. Her psych just told her that she (the Dr.) was 'stuck'. She does not want to broach religous discussion with her at all. At first I thought ok but now wonder how she > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one unforgivable sin. Seems like no matter how much we talk her down, she finds another objectionable sin or thought that she had that may never be forgiven. I am afraid of what ministers might say...we say God is all forgiving and knows what is OCD and what isn't and that she is being challenged. She's such a good girl it breaks my heart that I, or no one, seems to be able to help her. > > > > My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Religous OCD. Your book was recommended by her pscyhologist which I've read. She has had six sessions, and is on Cipralex. Her psych just told her that she (the Dr.) was 'stuck'. She does not want to broach religous discussion with her at all. At first I thought ok but now wonder how she > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one unforgivable sin. Seems like no matter how much we talk her down, she finds another objectionable sin or thought that she had that may never be forgiven. I am afraid of what ministers might say...we say God is all forgiving and knows what is OCD and what isn't and that she is being challenged. She's such a good girl it breaks my heart that I, or no one, seems to be able to help her. > > > > My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Religous OCD. Your book was recommended by her pscyhologist which I've read. She has had six sessions, and is on Cipralex. Her psych just told her that she (the Dr.) was 'stuck'. She does not want to broach religous discussion with her at all. At first I thought ok but now wonder how she > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 It sure sounds like OCD to me. > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one unforgivable sin. Seems like no matter how much we talk her down, she finds another objectionable sin or thought that she had that may never be forgiven. > I am afraid of what ministers might say...we say God is all forgiving and knows what is OCD and what isn't and that she is being challenged. She's such a good girl it breaks my heart that I, or no one, seems to be able to help her. > > > > > > > > My 17 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Religous OCD. Your book was recommended by her pscyhologist which I've read. She has had six sessions, and is on Cipralex. Her psych just told her that she (the Dr.) was 'stuck'. She does not want to broach religous discussion with her at all. At first I thought ok but now wonder how she > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well - I had read this (my OCD scrupe son). Told him, you know how it's sometimes easier to advise than take your own advice, etc. So he read about your daughter and can only say he relates, same stuff. No advice. But interesting to know about him. He did agree when I asked/said that it's like " how do I know it's OCD making me think/say this, it could be me. " Ugh, hate this scrupe stuff! I asked him if reading would trigger anything. He said nothing triggers it because he has the thoughts anyway. Sooo - tell your daughter my 23 year old son has same type. Maybe she won't feel alone in this, help to know others have it too. Just don't tell her he isn't in therapy. He also has Aspergers, I don't know if that is a " block " of some kind that keeps him from seeing the thoughts as all caused by OCD. When he was in therapy years ago, the therapist told me he couldn't really get to the exposures and do therapy cuz didn't " see the OCD " and advised medication, which also refused. He wants to get thru this on his own, and I've tried all the arguments for meds with him. feels the OCD just makes his thoughts worse, more frequent, and more obsessed but the thoughts are his (at least that's how I see it). > > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well - I had read this (my OCD scrupe son). Told him, you know how it's sometimes easier to advise than take your own advice, etc. So he read about your daughter and can only say he relates, same stuff. No advice. But interesting to know about him. He did agree when I asked/said that it's like " how do I know it's OCD making me think/say this, it could be me. " Ugh, hate this scrupe stuff! I asked him if reading would trigger anything. He said nothing triggers it because he has the thoughts anyway. Sooo - tell your daughter my 23 year old son has same type. Maybe she won't feel alone in this, help to know others have it too. Just don't tell her he isn't in therapy. He also has Aspergers, I don't know if that is a " block " of some kind that keeps him from seeing the thoughts as all caused by OCD. When he was in therapy years ago, the therapist told me he couldn't really get to the exposures and do therapy cuz didn't " see the OCD " and advised medication, which also refused. He wants to get thru this on his own, and I've tried all the arguments for meds with him. feels the OCD just makes his thoughts worse, more frequent, and more obsessed but the thoughts are his (at least that's how I see it). > > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Well - I had read this (my OCD scrupe son). Told him, you know how it's sometimes easier to advise than take your own advice, etc. So he read about your daughter and can only say he relates, same stuff. No advice. But interesting to know about him. He did agree when I asked/said that it's like " how do I know it's OCD making me think/say this, it could be me. " Ugh, hate this scrupe stuff! I asked him if reading would trigger anything. He said nothing triggers it because he has the thoughts anyway. Sooo - tell your daughter my 23 year old son has same type. Maybe she won't feel alone in this, help to know others have it too. Just don't tell her he isn't in therapy. He also has Aspergers, I don't know if that is a " block " of some kind that keeps him from seeing the thoughts as all caused by OCD. When he was in therapy years ago, the therapist told me he couldn't really get to the exposures and do therapy cuz didn't " see the OCD " and advised medication, which also refused. He wants to get thru this on his own, and I've tried all the arguments for meds with him. feels the OCD just makes his thoughts worse, more frequent, and more obsessed but the thoughts are his (at least that's how I see it). > > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thank you to you and your son for taking the time to read and comment on my post - very kind and thoughtful. BTW - both my daughters have been on cipralex to treat OCD - no side effects at all so perhaps it could help if your son knew it works in the background/behind the scenes of his conciousness. My oldest thinks it helped her - she was on it for a couple of years and then was able to wean off. We figure if it doesn't hurt - and it might help - then it's worth it. Thanx again > > > > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thank you to you and your son for taking the time to read and comment on my post - very kind and thoughtful. BTW - both my daughters have been on cipralex to treat OCD - no side effects at all so perhaps it could help if your son knew it works in the background/behind the scenes of his conciousness. My oldest thinks it helped her - she was on it for a couple of years and then was able to wean off. We figure if it doesn't hurt - and it might help - then it's worth it. Thanx again > > > > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thank you to you and your son for taking the time to read and comment on my post - very kind and thoughtful. BTW - both my daughters have been on cipralex to treat OCD - no side effects at all so perhaps it could help if your son knew it works in the background/behind the scenes of his conciousness. My oldest thinks it helped her - she was on it for a couple of years and then was able to wean off. We figure if it doesn't hurt - and it might help - then it's worth it. Thanx again > > > > Thanx for forwarding on. Her most current question is around the fact that in her anger with being bombarded the way she is with fearful religous thoughts and uncertainties she asked God not to forgive her now, or in the future even if she asks, for any blasphemous thoughts around the holy spirit - apparently the one > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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