Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have been diagnosed with OCD and it was very tough initially. Over time it is getting better. Usually, in winter months it comes back. The doctor gave me medicine and a 4 months course on CBT and ERP where they ask me to speak words of ṭalāq and…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have OCD and keep getting doubts regarding ambiguous divorce. I have never said the ‘divorce’ word to my wife but lately my overthinking has gotten worse and the ‘divorce’ word is always in my mind. I have never uttered it. Rather, I have said to my wife, “Leave…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: As a person with OCD and anxiety problems, I suffer from bad thoughts and sometimes say things beyond my control. Recently, my wife had makeup left on the floor. I kicked it and she said the makeup is expensive. The reason I kicked it because I had put the…