u/ben_David845

Hi I'm 24 years old grew up ultra Orthodox my dad is a perfectionist and he has quite a bit religious OCD which I also got at my 16 I start suffer from anxiety and panic I went to multiple therapists but nothing really changed a few months ago I started taking medication (SSRI) I feel better but obviously it's not the ultimate solution I need help and support from people who have this kind of struggles maybe if I wouldn't be religious I would be healthy because I huge portion of my OCD is religious OCD

Please if someone can guide and help me

Hi I'm 24 years old grew up ultra Orthodox my dad is a perfectionist and he has quite a bit religious OCD which I also got at my 16 I start suffer from anxiety and panic I went to multiple therapists but nothing really changed a few months ago I started taking medication (SSRI) I feel better but obviously it's not the ultimate solution I need help and support from people who have this kind of struggles maybe if I wouldn't be religious I would be healthy because I huge portion of my OCD is religious OCD

Please if someone can guide and help me

Stressfully questioning my beliefs and the way I grew up Looking for someone Ultra-Orthodox/Haredi or ex Orthodox to help me processing my thoughts

Stressfully questioning my beliefs. Looking for someone Ultra-Orthodox/Haredi or ex Orthodox to help me processing my thoughts

Hey everyone,

I am currently navigating a very stressful and high-anxiety period of questioning and deconstructing my Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jewish beliefs. Coming from such a structured, all-encompassing background makes this process feel incredibly overwhelming, and I am reaching out because I really need help processing these thoughts.

My goal is to engage in thoughtful, good-faith conversations where I can respectfully test my ideas, explore tough questions, and figure out where I stand. I want to talk with people who understand what it means to untangle deep-rooted religious traditions, whether you come from a similar Jewish background or another high-demand religious movement.

If you have experienced faith deconstruction and are open to offering some perspective, guidance, or simply a safe space to talk through these stressful shifts, please drop a comment or send me a DM. Thank you so much for your time and support.

Going through a very stressful time questioning things. Looking to talk with ex-Orthodox/Haredi folks who’ve been through this to respectfully challenge my thoughts and help me process.