Does resisting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and rejecting compulsive acts and their inversions lead to recovery from it? And how can one confront intrusive thoughts that lead to sadness and anxiety, especially those that disrespect sacred things?
Resisting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the core and essence of its treatment, whether it manifests in actions, words, intentions, or thoughts. Distracting oneself from obsessive thoughts and ideas, and refusing to dwell on them, is equivalent to refraining from acting upon compulsions. Confrontation is based on turning away from obsessions and rejecting them with the heart, tongue, and limbs. By turning away from them, distracting oneself from them, and seeking Allah's help and relying on Him, they will disappear by Allah's will, and along with them, sadness and anxiety will vanish. What helps in this is remembering Allah, supplicating Him, and seeking His protection with sincere recourse to Him.
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