And sometimes misled by dubious religious indoctrination. Sinful thoughts & OCD can be problematic in religion and an additional challenge for those who believe in a faith including the mainstream.
Like I said, LJ, there is literally anything on the Internet. It doesn't matter that a load of people say it. I could show you anxiety "gurus" who peddle lies about modern therapy and refuse to accept otherwise (usually it would hurt their brand if they did ) and they have tons of "followers" websites. So much of it is fake.
Stick to what medical professionals say. Agreed science. The musings of fellow sufferers can be an interesting but they can be ignorant of science.
You'll find people talking about bringing it on themselves, fate, curses, past life crimes paid fit in this life, etc. It's what they may have come to believe but it should be taken with a pinch of salt. Falling over and breaking a leg can easily be tested to fit the same narrative.