01 Scrupulosity, also known as Religious OCD, is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in which people experience debilitating obsessions and compulsions about their faith. 02 Jamie's struggles ...
“It’s Not Just You” is a column written by mental health journalist Sian Ferguson, dedicated to exploring the lesser-known, under-discussed symptoms of mental illness. Whether it’s constant ...
A young man reads from the Bible. Outward symptoms of scrupulosity include studying and praying excessively. (Kylie Swann) On- and off-campus resources offer hope and help to students who struggle ...
DIFFICULT MORAL QUESTIONS: Many people struggle with mild scrupulosity that does not seriously impair their moral decision-making. But severe scrupulosity can cripple it. Three saints who famously ...
When she was 12, Jennifer Traig’s hands were red and raw from washing them so much. She’d start scrubbing a half an hour before dinner; when she was done, she’d hold her hands up like a surgeon until ...
Scrupulus is the Latin word for "a small sharp stone" or "a tiny pebble," often used to describe a sharp stone in a sandal that caused constant, persistent discomfort. Cicero and other Romans used ...
Recently, I have seen a number of social media posts from Catholic parents whose children suffer from scrupulosity. Though the parents may be unfamiliar with the word “scrupulosity,” or even the ...
Indianapolis Colts‘ offensive tackle Braden Smith missed the final five games of 2024 when he was placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list on December 14th. It wasn’t until later that Smith would ...
When she was 12, Jennifer Traig’s hands were red and raw from washing them so much. She’d start scrubbing a half an hour before dinner; when she was done, she’d hold her hands up like a surgeon until ...