How to Avoid Avoidance When You Have Scrupulosity OCD

What is Scrupulosity OCD?

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 Connect with me: Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422a Download my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-page Headshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/ Theme music: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story [https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story] License code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2

Is this Scrupulosity OCD… or Church Culture?

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 Connect with me: Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422a Download my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-page Headshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/ Theme music: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story [https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story] License code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2

How to Avoid Avoidance When You Have Scrupulosity OCD

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 Connect with me: Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422a Download my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-page Headshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/ Theme music: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story [https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story] License code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2

Does God Think You're Using Scrupulosity OCD as an Excuse?

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 Connect with me: Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422a Download my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-page Headshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/ Theme music: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story [https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story] License code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2

When Does Faith Become Magical Thinking in Scrupulosity OCD?

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 Connect with me: Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422a Download my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-page Headshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/ Theme music: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story [https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-story] License code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2