OCD and Addiction: Understanding Rigidity and Escapism

It’s the classic scenario: I’m meeting for the first time with a client. He describes his struggle with religious OCD and then, almost by accident, mentions how God saved him ...

Compulsions, Control, Emotions, OCD Treatment

Jaimie Eckert

Apr 12, 2021

How to Give Up Control: The Final Frontier in OCD Recovery

One of the things I’ve struggled with the most in overcoming my own scrupulosity is learning how to give up control. I would even go so far as to say ...

Compulsions, Control, God’s Character, Legalism, Reassurance Seeking, Rumination

Jaimie Eckert

Feb 9, 2021

Religious Intrusive Thoughts: The Ultimate Guide [2020]

Do you get awful, cringe-worthy religious intrusive thoughts popping into your mind at random moments? Do you spend inordinate amounts of time trying to brush these thoughts under the rug ...

Blasphemous Thoughts, Compulsions, Intrusive Thoughts, Obsessions, Rumination

Jaimie Eckert

Nov 6, 2020

Making Deals With God: Why It Will NOT Prevent Your Scrupulous Fears

Have you ever found yourself making deals with God? Maybe you’ve ruminated over one of these catastrophes:   What if something bad happens?What if someone I love dies?What if…? Your ...

Compulsions, Emotions, God’s Character, Love, Obedience, Vows

Jaimie Eckert

Sep 11, 2020