Feeling Condemned for Bad Thoughts, Emotions, and Urges?

Do you feel condemned for bad thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere? You’re not alone. Christians with religious obsessive-compulsive disorder often struggle with something called intrusive thoughts. These ...

Apathy, Blasphemous Thoughts, Body, Burnout, Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts

Jaimie Eckert

Mar 20, 2026

Scrupulosity and Procrastination

Can we talk for a moment about scrupulosity and procrastination? There are a few unique features to religious OCD that can contribute to procrastination and excessive distractibility. Some people ask ...

“Just Right” Compulsions, Apathy, Burnout, Compulsions, Control

Jaimie Eckert

Apr 7, 2024

Here’s What a Scrupulous Confession Looks Like

I’ve sinned, and I know it. My ribcage squeezes together with shame and my stomach turns over. As a person with religious OCD, my guilt isn’t theoretical–it’s something palpable, a ...

Burnout, Compulsions, Confession and Repentance, Emotions, Prayer, Stories

Jaimie Eckert

Mar 20, 2024

Scrupulosity Relapse, Recovery, and Realism

You’ve been working away at scrupulosity recovery for awhile now. You’ve found a good OCD specialist and are working hard to stop fulfilling your compulsions. You’re working hard at reducing ...

Anxiety, Apathy, Burnout, Depression, OCD Treatment

Jaimie Eckert

Mar 6, 2023