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

God Hates Me: Uncovering the Hidden Root of Scrupulosity

“I know God is love. I know all the verses that talk about His grace and mercy. There’s absolutely no excuse for why I’m acting like this.” Vincent shook his ...

Control, Emotions, Faith and Trust, God’s Character, Grace, Love

Jaimie Eckert

Nov 30, 2020

I Was in Beirut During the Explosion. Here’s What It Taught Me About OCD.

August 4, 6:00 pm — Before the Explosion It’s 6:00, and I hang up with my last client for the day. I work as a spiritual life coach for individuals ...

Anxiety, Control, Stories, Trauma

Jaimie Eckert

Aug 7, 2020

Bothered by Uncertainty: OCD and the Fallacy of Omniscience

Why do we feel so bothered by uncertainty? What drives us to painful rumination as we try to solve the mysteries of an unknown future? Why is it so hard ...

Certainty and Doubt, Control, Reassurance Seeking, Rumination

Jaimie Eckert

Apr 21, 2020