213. Pt 2: Why Scrupulosity is so Complicated and Hard to Treat

About this episode

Carrie explores the complexities of scrupulosity and its connection to hidden fears and beliefs about God.

In this episode, Carrie continues exploring why scrupulosity can feel so layered and difficult to untangle. She examines the hidden fears, spiritual experiences, and beliefs about God that may be quietly fueling the struggle. Episode Highlights: How scrupulosity often attaches itself to other OCD themes What it means to identify the “primary obsessional doubt” beneath the surface Why theology and personal history both matter in recovery How early relationships can shape your view of God ...

People in this episode

Host: Carrie Bock

Topics covered

• scrupulosity
• OCD
• spiritual experiences
• beliefs about God
• recovery
• obsessional doubt

Keywords

• scrupulosity
• OCD
• intrusive thoughts
• compulsions
• theology
• personal history
• recovery

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