Scrupulosity

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Scrupulosity, also known as religious obsessive–compulsive disorder or scrupulous–compulsive disorder (SCD), is a mental disorder defined by intrusive thoughts about moral or religious ideas, pathological feelings of guilt, and compulsions which attempt to mitigate such thoughts. It is widely understood as a subtype of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Common obsessions include fears about having blasphemous thoughts, unwittingly committing immoral actions, being condemned to hell, or improperly performing religious obligations. Compulsions often take the form of excessive prayers, obsessive study of religious doctrine, or avoidance of religious obligations and objects. Individuals with scrupulosity often exhibit paralyzing doubt about whether they fully understand their moral principles, leading to rumination. They often have difficulty acknowledging that their thoughts and behaviors are irrationally motivated and may have difficulty interpreting exaggerated language in religious contexts...

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