Simply Scrupulosity

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by cycles of unwanted thoughts, anxiety and compulsive behaviors. But there are many different sub-types of OCD. For example, individuals who typically worry about cleanliness and getting others sick may have Contamination OCD, and those who fret about hurting others or themselves may have Harm OCD.

But what is Scrupulosity OCD? In this episode of Simply Scrupulosity, we’ll cover everything you need to know, from what it is and how it works to the best ways to approach healing and recovery.

We'll also discuss:
- What the OCD cycle is 
- What the OCD cycle looks like for individuals with Religious OCD
- The best treatment options for Moral OCD

For more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/what-is-scrupulosity-ocd

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One of my viewers recently asked me, "Where do you draw the line between Scrupulosity OCD and church culture? Your account has opened my eyes to a lot of harmful thought patterns, but I feel like these are taught to us as children."

My viewer has a point! Especially when it comes to high-demand religions, it can be hard to differentiate between what can be classified as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and what is simply part of the religion. 

In this episode, we discuss:
- What aspects of church culture can be confused with Scrupulosity OCD
- How to differentiate between Scrupulosity OCD and church culture
- How we can do better

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One of the most common messages I get in my inbox is Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) sufferers wondering how they can stop realizing on avoidance as a compulsion. 

Avoidance comes up for a multitude of different reasons. But no matter the reason, it can be just as distressing to try and overcome. That's why I made today's episode!

When you tune in, you'll discover:

• How common avoidance as a compulsion is + why it often comes up
• Common pitfalls Religious OCD sufferers face when trying to overcome avoidance
• My favorite way to avoid avoidance with Scrupulosity OCD

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Many people know that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is commonly referred to as the doubting disorder. However, what most people don't know is that the doubts that are part of OCD know almost no boundaries.

In fact, many Scrupulosity OCD sufferers eventually deal with chronic doubt about whether God thinks they're just pretending to have Religious OCD so that they have an excuse to sin and be disobedient.

If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you! Tune in to discover:

• How to respond when this doubt comes up
• How common it is for Religious OCD sufferers to experience this worry
• And more!

For more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/does-god-think-you-re-using-scrupulosity-ocd-as-an-excuse

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If you've ever asked yourself, "Is this faith or OCD?", then this episode is for you!

In this viewer-requested discussion, we'll cover how to identify when your religious behaviors cross the line over into magical thinking territory - a tell-tale sign that your Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is getting involved. In addition, we'll talk about:

• What exactly magical thinking is within the context of OCD
• Three specific examples of how magical thinking shows up in Religious OCD
• How to identify magical thinking in your own experiences with OCD

For more information, check out my blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/when-does-faith-become-magical-thinking-in-scrupulosity-ocd

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In this episode, I discuss everything about my journey with Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - from when my first symptoms appeared to when I was finally diagnosed nearly 20 years later!

Tune in to: 

• Learn about early warning signs of Scrupulosity OCD
• Get examples of common Scrupulosity OCD thought loops and compulsions
• A sneak peek into where I am in my OCD recovery

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When you're struggling with Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the last thing you need is to feel lonely and/or isolated when you are attending church. However, knowing how to open up and make friends who may relate to you can sometimes be difficult.

In this viewer-requested episode, we discuss:

• Overcoming feeling like it's taboo to discuss Religious OCD at church
• Simple ways to try to reach out and make friends at church when you have OCD
• My own experiences making connections with others through my Scrupulosity OCD

For more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/making-friends-at-church-when-you-have-scrupulosity-ocd

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After you are diagnosed with Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it's very common to question the validity of your past religious experiences. You may wonder how many of the times you felt "the Spirit" were simply the reduction in anxiety that occurs after a compulsion is completed.

This often leads to individuals with Religious OCD going through a type of "faith crisis" in which they may struggle to determine what they do and do not believe, mourning who they thought they were/used to be and more.

In this episode, we discuss all things related to mourning your past religious experiences (or your past self) during Scrupulosity OCD recovery, including:

• When you feel like you're starting from scratch when it comes to religion
• Being afraid to tell others how complicated religion currently is for you
• How to navigate this season with grace and self-compassion

For more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/for-when-you-mourn-who-you-were-before-scrupulosity-ocd

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Back when I was living with undiagnosed Scrupulosity OCD, one of my most destructive OCD cycle loops had to do with developing Christlike attributes - especially humility. 

The Religious OCD distorted humility to mean that it was sinful to be proud of yourself, feel hurt by other people, etc. And this is not a common occurrence among the Scrupulosity OCD community. 

That's why in this episode, I'm sharing my do's and don'ts when it comes to humility as a Scrupulosity OCD sufferer. 

For more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/articles

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At first glance, it may appear that Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has nothing to do with how Thanksgiving goes for you. However, that may not be the case! In this episode, learn all about how exactly OCD may ramp up during the holidays AND how you can best cope with it. 

For more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/how-scrupulosity-ocd-affects-your-thanksgiving-experience 

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