#9- Scrupulosity (Religious OCD) and How to Find Happiness (not torture) in Your Faith

Today we’re gonna talk about a form of OCD called Scrupulosity. Disclaimer: I am not a therapist. I am not a counselor. I do not have any sort of official documentation of training in the mental health field. I am a mother and wife of OCD sufferers. I have been to 100+ hours of therapy and support meetings. I have put in and daily put in hours of work studying and practicing proven tools I have received first hand from professionals. From The International OCD Foundation: "What is Scrupulosity? A form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) involving religious or moral obsessions. People with scrupulosity are overly concerned that something they thought or did might be a sin or other violation of religious or moral doctrine." This episode is personally important to me and the knowledge I will share was absolutely life changing. This knowledge was the first step in my husband receiving an OCD diagnosis. He has scrupulosity. If someone you know came to mind while you’ve been listening and you feel comfortable – send them the link. Remember, my mom took a risk and sent me the article linked below. That information has changed mine and my family’s course forever. That article was the catalyst that literally saved my husband’s life. It may be a risk. It may also be one that changes your life or the life of someone you love. CORRECTION: I refer to episode #8 in this podcast as a reference. It is actually episode #7- What's Going On Inside Your Brain. Whitney's experience with Scrupulosity The OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center Find out more about Scrupulosity How to Connect with Betsy:⁠ Follow Betsy on Instagram @untanglinganxiety Buy Quiet Your Worry Monster - A Children's Anxiety Workbook