Building faith while living with scrupulosity type Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Scrupulosity is a form of OCD in which the individual is overly concerned with living out a morally perfect faith. Living with scrupulosity type Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be an incredibly challenging experience. These conditions often bring about intense feelings of guilt, fear, and doubt, particularly in matters of salvation and atonement. Common symptoms are constant seeking reassurance, obsessions about sin and salvation, and compulsive religious rituals such as confession and prayer. Research supports that improvements are seen through psychotherapy approaches that include both cognitive and faith-based tools.