Angel J K
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- 1y
Hi! Question: (Religious scrupulosity)
Does anyone ever get confused of what’s an actual conviction versus the OCD instilling fear/ guilt? Sometimes it’s hard for me to discern the difference
Nitro929Nitro929
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I struggle with this too OCD is tough with the thoughts...I think it is just something you have to pray on to ask God for clarity, not compulsively of course. I don't believe God is instilling fear and guilt but always good to take it to him in prayer.
Ryan MullenRyan Mullen
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I hope this helps. SCRUPULOSITY PURE RELIGION Condemning Ennobling; uplifting Damning Exalting; to help us be like God Critical; demeaning Loving Fear-inducing; afraid of God Peaceful Overwhelming Hopeful Restricting, with focus stuck in the past Conducive to personal and eternal progress Discouraging Uplifting Demanding: “Religious practice must be 100-percent perfect or it’s worthless”; “I must perfect myself” Flexible and forgiving “I am perpetually guilty” “I can be worthy, while not being perfect” “Christ’s Atonement doesn’t apply to me.” “Christ is my Savior, and His Atonement applies to me personally.”
KJ100KJ100
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
All.The.Time. That’s a Hallmark of Scrupulosity.
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