Scrupulosity - Wikipedia In scrupulosity, a person's obsessions focus on moral or religious fears, such as the fear of being an evil person or the fear of divine retribution for sin Although it can affect nonreligious people, it is usually related to religious beliefs
Scrupulosity OCD: How to Recognize and Treat Religious OCD Scrupulosity is a form of OCD that focuses on moral or religious obsessions It is not the same thing as being devout—people with scrupulosity deal with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that are not in line with how other people in their faith community act
What is OCD Scrupulosity? - International OCD Foundation Scrupulosity is a subtype of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) involving religious or moral obsessions Scrupulous individuals are overly concerned that something they thought or did might be a sin or other violation of religious or moral doctrine
Scrupulosity OCD: When Religious or Moral Beliefs Become OCD Scrupulosity OCD, or just Scrupulosity, is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder characterized by pathological guilt or personal responsibility associated with moral issues or religious themes, which can be displayed and conceptualized in several ways
Scrupulosity: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment Scrupulosity (also called religious scrupulosity, scrupulous OCD, or religious OCD) is a relatively common but lesser-known subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 1 It’s marked by extreme feelings of guilt and unwanted, intrusive thoughts about moral or religious concerns
Is Scrupulosity a Mental Illness? How Do You Treat It? - GoodRx Scrupulosity is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that causes unwanted intrusive thoughts related to moral, ethical, or religious issues In response to intrusive thoughts, people with scrupulosity use mental or behavioral compulsions to lessen the anxiety they feel
Scrupulosity: What It is and Symptoms - Light On Anxiety Scrupulosity is characterized by a set of symptoms that involve obsessive concerns and fears related to moral or religious matters Common symptoms include: Persistent, intrusive thoughts about committing sinful or morally reprehensible acts, even when there is no evidence to support these fears
Scrupulosity: An Overview of Religious or Moral OCD - Verywell Mind Scrupulosity is a particular set of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms where obsessions and compulsions are focused on religious or moral beliefs People who experience this with OCD become hyper-focused on something they think they did wrong or may do wrong in the future