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Scrupulosity: When Piety Becomes an Affliction

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Do you know someone who is VERY strict with their spiritual and moral practices, to the point where you think it might be a problem? Or, do YOU sometimes struggle with feelings of unworthiness of our Heavenly Father’s love? If so, this episode is for you. Scrupulosity is a spiritual and psychological affliction that can sprout from a desire to be pious and virtuous, and can be associated with obsessive compulsive behaviors. Dr Malinoski and I discuss the roots of this affliction, how to combat it, and how to find a solid therapist who respects your Catholic faith to help you overcome it...

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I know a few people on this forum who are scrupulous, and I try to help these folks. It can be tough to live through. Thanks be to God that I do not have scrupulosity.
 
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I know a few people on this forum who are scrupulous, and I try to help these folks. It can be tough to live through. Thanks be to God that I do not have scrupulosity.
I tend to have a ton of intrusive and obsessive thoughts. It's tough.
 
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Well hey, hopefully you can be free of these thoughts.
Amen! Your prayers and advice is appreciated.

I appreciate your kindness
 
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