This blog is part of the Religious OCD Series. For those struggling with Religious OCD, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offers another promising tool. Understanding how it works can help believers make informed decisions about this treatment as part of God’s provisions for healing. Introduction For many Christians with Religious OCD, therapy and medication provide significant help. But...

By Brian Briscoe, M.D. For many Christians, seeking help for mental health feels like walking a tightrope—trying to honor God, trust Scripture, and yet admit that something feels wrong deep inside. Sadly, far too many believers suffer silently because of well-meaning but misguided beliefs that block them from getting the help they need. Here are five common myths that keep Christians from...

Can’t remember why you walked into the room—again? Feel like your mind’s always in overdrive, yet somehow never quite lands on what it’s supposed to? If you’re a woman juggling work, family, and expectations, you may have started to wonder: Is this anxiety? ADHD? Both? And why does it feel like nobody else is struggling quite this much? You’re not imagining things—and you’re not alone. Many...

Biological factors play a significant role in OCD. Understanding how medication and supplements can help manage Religious OCD symptoms is part of embracing the tools God has made available for healing. Introduction For Christians struggling with Religious OCD, the idea of taking medication can feel confusing or even uncomfortable. Some may wonder, “Shouldn’t I just pray harder or have more...

This blog is part of the Religious OCD Series. Religious OCD can turn faith into a source of anxiety rather than peace, leading to avoidance, isolation, and spiritual exhaustion. Understanding these effects can help believers reclaim a grace-filled relationship with God. For Christians, faith is meant to be a source of comfort and strength. However, for those struggling with Religious OCD,...

This blog is part of the Religious OCD Series. Compulsions feel like they offer relief from anxiety, but in reality, they strengthen the cycle of Religious OCD, making fears more intense and causing faith to feel more like a test of performance rather than a relationship of grace. Introduction For someone struggling with Religious OCD, certain rituals or mental exercises can feel...

This blog is part of the Religious OCD Series. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing ideas or images that seem to come out of nowhere. While everyone experiences them, those with Religious OCD often struggle to let them go, fearing they mean something about their faith or morality. Have you ever had a shocking or disturbing thought pop into your head seemingly...