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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 6 MIN

Is Worry a Sin? How People With Scrupulosity OCD Should View It

from Simply Scrupulosity · host Abbie Tabbilos

Have you ever wondered if worry was a sin? If you have, it's probably because a lot of people genuinely think it is. In fact, they often cite increased faith and/or prayer as the perfect antidotes to worry. However, for people with Scrupulosity/Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), believing that worry is sinful can be incredibly harmful, not only because OCD sufferers don't have control over which worries come into their minds, but also because it encourages believers to monitor their thoughts for sinful content.In this podcast episode, we talk about the importance of moving away from believing that worry is a sin and why that it is important. We also discuss:Why many people believe worrying is sinfulThe healthiest way folks with Scrupulosity OCD can view worrying The importance of nuance in religious relationshipsFor more information on this topic, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/is-worry-a-sin-how-people-with-scrupulosity-ocd-should-view-itConnect with me:Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422aDownload my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-pageHeadshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/Theme music: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-storyLicense code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2

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Have you ever wondered if worry was a sin? If you have, it's probably because a lot of people genuinely think it is. In fact, they often cite increased faith and/or prayer as the perfect antidotes to worry. However, for people with Scrupulosity/Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), believing that worry is sinful can be incredibly harmful, not only because OCD sufferers don't have control over which worries come into their minds, but also because it encourages believers to monit...

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