Unwanted Thoughts About Judging Others

Jerry was an inner city elementary school music teacher. He was a family man, a faithful church attender, and an overall great guy to know. But Jerry had religious OCD, ...

Intrusive Thoughts, Morality, Obedience, Sin

Jaimie Eckert

Mar 23, 2023

Did I MEAN to Have That Blasphemous Thought?

Point of view: you’re a person with religious OCD, just going about your day. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a horrible, blasphemous thought flashes through your mind. Perhaps it is a ...

Blasphemous Thoughts, God’s Character, Intrusive Thoughts, OCD Treatment

Jaimie Eckert

Feb 1, 2023

OCD and Intrusive Emotions

We often hear about OCD and intrusive thoughts, but is there such a thing as OCD and intrusive emotions? Sherise had been battling anxiety and intrusive thoughts for years when ...

Apathy, Burnout, Control, Depression, Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts

Jaimie Eckert

Oct 21, 2022

Have I Committed the Unpardonable Sin?

One of the most classic obsessions for people with religious OCD is the mind-numbing question, “have I committed the unpardonable sin?” I speak with people every week who have a ...

Blasphemous Thoughts, Faith and Trust, fear, Forgiveness, Intrusive Thoughts, Sin, Unpardonable Sin

Jaimie Eckert

Jul 7, 2022