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IOCDF Faith and OCD Taskforce’s #OCDtruths
October 16, 2023
The OCD awareness week came and went. Hopefully today there are more people who are aware of this debilitating mental health challenge. There are many truths about OCD, and there are also many myths and…
OCD and Uncertainty: You Can Choose to Do Something Different (ERP)
October 11, 2023
Whenever fear and uncertainty strike, your “problem-solving” mind is ready to offer solutions, though they might not be effective in the long run. The uncertainty (whether God loves you, whether you are a good enough…
Struggling with OCD? Attend the Online International OCD Conference!
October 05, 2023
When you struggle with OCD, doubts and uncertainty can lead you to give in to private and public reassurance-seeking compulsions. We will be sharing tips and skills to help you decrease and eliminate this pervasive…
What NOT to Do with Your Doubts During Treatment for OCD
September 19, 2023
Whether you are considering or have begun treatment for OCD, you might doubt that your unwanted thoughts are related to this mental health challenge. You may believe the unwanted thoughts and doubts are your fault.…
When Treatment for OCD Gets Tough, Follow These Five Steps!
August 29, 2023
Challenges are certainly part of life, and expecting to be free of it all is not realistic, unless you are a kid. For example, one afternoon, my grandkids were doing art projects at my house.…
Five Ways to Let Go of Religious Scrupulosity
August 14, 2023
Drew had been raised in a religious environment. He had been taught to love God, but when he was a teenager, he began to have doubts about his faith. When he did, he felt guilty.…
Six Signs You Might Have Religious Scrupulosity
August 09, 2023
“Why can’t I get rid of these horrific thoughts? I’m supposed to have pure thoughts according to my faith. Will God ever forgive me?” Jon’s incessant thoughts were evoking extreme anxiety, doubt, and guilt in…
Six Signs You Might Have Moral Scrupulosity OCD
August 08, 2023
Amber was an agnostic with high morals. Unfortunately, she often questioned her motivations regarding her behaviors and values. “Did I really mean to give that donation, or is it my savior complex? What if God…
Scrupulosity OCD and Thoughts
August 07, 2023
When you struggle with scrupulosity OCD, you probably experience thoughts that are not congruent with your beliefs, who you are, and who you want to become. The natural response to having unpleasant and unwanted thoughts…
In Your Darkest Times…
August 04, 2023
In your darkest times… Stay hopeful. Stay faithful. Even when you think God is not there. God is there and your scrupulous mind might just be getting in the way. Remember that your scrupulous mind…
Connect to the Here and Now
July 31, 2023
Fears about the Present Moment Like many, you may be scared to pay attention to the present moment. It may feel impossible. This is normal as this is a new experience. Few are those who…
Does Self-Criticism Motivate You?
July 27, 2023
Carson’s self-evaluative thoughts didn’t seem to cease in his life. He was consumed with thoughts such as, “I’m so dumb! Did I eat something that contained alcohol? I’ve sinned” “I’m so despicable for having those…
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