It’s no secret that individuals who have Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) tend to have a relationship with faith that may appear distorted to others. For instance, they may struggle to incorporate self compassion, be more strict with standards or frequently become distressed about whether their faith is strong enough. However, one aspect of the relationship those with Scrupulosity OCD have with faith that has not been widely discussed is when sufferers cross t

Sometimes when you participate in church events when you have Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it can feel like you are the only one experiencing the symptoms that you do.  This is only exacerbated when you hear people at church sharing their testimonies or making certain comments during discussions. In fact, you might even feel like it’s taboo to talk about your struggles, whether it’s your doubts, your difficulties with self-esteem or some of your intrusive

Church feels overwhelming. You don’t feel like you can participate in your religion that same way you used to. You’re not sure how to get back to who you used to be before you entered Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment. I’ve learned that a lot of these feelings stem from a sense of mourning your past religious experiences. And it’s interesting, because this can be the case even when the individual is doing much better now than they were when they were