In August 2025, I decided to leave Catholicism behind. I feel Catholicism was triggering my OCD. Praying the rosary and the other prayers caused anxiety and paranoia, thinking something bad was going to happen to me. Can anyone else relate?
I noticed that consuming pizza, chips and dip, and soda cause diarrhea, bloating, and worsen cramps. What are some better alternatives while you're on your period? I would like to eat healthy but I crave pizza, chips, chocolate, tacos while I'm menstruating.
My mom told me why she prefers to stay away from church due to the fact that she believes some churches, not all act more like a social club rather than a hospital for the sick. I mean, I can see my mom's perspective.
My friend disagrees with this statement. She believes church is a family that is close to one another. I agree with my friend's perspective but I feel that is justifying the cliquiness or unfriendliness found in some church environment. Which statement do you agree with?
I smoked for 13 years. I noticed my periods were quite heavy and my cramps were very painful. I noticed after quitting smoking a month ago, I noticed my flow is light and my cramps are more mild.
I have contamination OCD. I inspect the food I buy and I'll inspect it before I cook it. I fear someone is going to poison me. I know that sounds crazy. I definitely don't go out to eat for the same reason. Does anyone else inspect their food? This fear is driving me crazy.
My boss and I recently met with HR. The things that were discussed are similar to what previous churches have said about me which are that I'm self-centered and that I don't listen. If multiple people are stating the same things, I'm starting to think it's a me problem but I've blamed them. I want to change those things about myself. I don't know if I should return to my previous church and start attending again and make things right
After experiencing a boatload of trauma, I feel I don't know who the fuck I am. I feel like I'm a shell of who I used to be. I'm just surviving without an identity. I don't know how to figure out who I am. Would coloring my hair help me to find my identity?
I've attended many different churches and I don't recall one where the pastor contacts you to check in as to why you haven't been at church. At member at the Methodist Church I attend checks in on me when I miss church. I haven't been to church because I've been sick. Is it genuine concern when a pastor checks in with you or is it more authoritarian leadership? I've attended a couple toxic churches where the pastors were on a power trip and that's where I experienced the most church hurt at. I'm very wary of a very friendly pastor and congregation because I don't know what their intentions are.
I took 2 puffs of albuterol at 8:10pm. My lungs weren't clearing and had shortness of breath. My chest was still wheezy, bubbly, gurgling. I decided to go to the ER. They gave me a chest x-ray and a nebulizer treatment around 9-10pm. I'm worried about albuterol overdose. I'm definitely feeling better after having the nebulizer treatment
I was diagnosed with acute bronchitis. I notice that I'm still experiencing wheezing, coughing, feels like I'm breathing through a straw, I can talk but I have to stop to catch my breath even after taking an albuterol treatment. I've been drinking hot tea and eating chicken noodle soup but nothing is helping
I have acute bronchitis. I'm tired of chicken noodle soup. What are some ideas to cook besides chicken noodle soup?
I was smoke-free for 3 weeks. I smoked a couple of cigarettes for two days and I need to quit again after being diagnosed with acute bronchitis. How on earth did I get bronchitis from smoking two cigarettes within two days?
I noticed that I wash my hands numerous times in a day until I develop a rash on my hands and arms. I've been experiencing challenges with family and work. Can stress be a trigger for your OCD to spiral?
I smoked a couple of cigarettes today. I asked my boss what the meeting with HR is about and she apparently has a problem with me talking to others even though I'm getting my work completed. Customer service is a part of the job description. My boss's hostile toxic attitude caused me to cry during work. I can't deal with a toxic hostile work environment but I can't afford to quit my job. I've gone 3 weeks without smoking
I caught my supervisor rolling her eyes and shaking her head at me when I shared with her my exciting news of adopting a cat. Is it a wise idea document my manager creating a toxic hostile work environment? I feel excluded at work. My boss is fake nice to everyone else but rude towards me
My boss scheduled a meeting with HR tomorrow. I asked my boss if I'm in trouble. She said that we have some things to discuss with HR. I haven't done anything wrong that I'm aware of. A few weeks ago, my boss told me that she's fine with me clocking in early and leaving early since I like to arrive early to work to mentally prepare myself for work. I've been doing that and now it's a problem?
The ER prescribed me Augmentin for a cat bite. Should I reach out to my GI doctor to determine if this antibiotic is appropriate and won't flare up my Crohns or cause Cdiff? I think I was on this antibiotic before and it made me so sick
I'm currently taking Griefshare to heal from my loss of my baby boy. I've repressed my emotions and memories for 14 years to the point where I feel emotionly numb. The class is opening up those old wounds and it hurts. My teacher told me that healing is going to be messy. I attend church but I don't have a close personal relationship with God. I've been angry with Him for 14 years. Why would a loving God take away my baby? Other parents get to see their children grow up but I was robbed of mine.
My mom intends to convert to Catholicism. I've been attending RCIA with her as moral support. I don't have anything against Catholics but I don't intend to convert myself. I'm a member of a United Methodist Church and I'm seeking my own spiritual path. My mom wants me to attend the entire RCIA program and attend Mass with her. I'm not sure if my mom is joking or not, she told me that she will drag me out of my own home and punch me if I don't go. I'm an adult by the way. I love my mom but I feel like I should be able to choose my own spiritual path as an adult.