Scrupulosity, Mortal Sins: fantasy about kissing

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Hi all,
im new here and im trying to learn more…
I think i’m trapped by scrupulosity…
The scrupulosity has put me quite on down state…
As im constantly worried whether im doing a sin or not…
So this afternoon i kinda worried that my state of mental has made me kinda get ED (Erectyle disfunction) and in consequences i tried to stimulate myself by fantasizing but im limiting them only imagining myself hug and kiss my ex passionately (i think?) just to make sure i didnt get ED…
Later on, i went to the mass and receive eucharist (receiving the holy communion) but to be honest im in doubt whether im in the state of mortal sin or not… During the mass, sometimes i got distracted by thought of what to confess, and whether the fantasizing part was a sin
My question is:
  1. Did i do any mortal sins that need to be confessed? If so, can you elaborate why so i can learn what to do and what not to do next?
  2. I think i have a very high anxiety and stress level due to my scrupulosity, any tips on how to reduce the anxiety? Can i manage this myself or do i need help?
  3. Is seeking a professional after consulting the pastor (Such as psychiatrist) is recommended by the church to heal me from scrupulosity? If so, what are the limitation that i can tell them that can prevent me from sinning (By not telling them something that shouldn’t be told)
 
Welcome to the forum!

Really, you should discuss this with your priest. He can best advise you.
 
Yes, please talk to your Priest and a health professional about your anxieties. Follow their guidance.

I will also add that if you’re scrupulous, CAF isn’t a good place for you. Posters here generally aren’t trained to help people with scruples and may inadvertently make it worse. Another concern about posting here is sometimes it takes place of a Priest and a health professional, people who know you and who are best placed to help you.
 
Thank you all for the reply…
Ok i got it… Need to discuss with priest and health professional…

I want to discuss this with the priest but i need to make appointment with them to consult and it will take some time before i can consult… The anxiety and fear are crippling in as im typing now to be honest but i want to remain calm…

I dont want to be any more sick mentally just because im worried…

im also worried that i received eucharist not in the state of grace because i dont know what i did is a mortal sin or not…
 
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Honestly, I’d skip the priest and go to a psychologist who specializes in CBT, or cognitive therapy. Social workers and “talk therapists”, imho, aren’t suited for severe mental problems

Priests are untrained to deal with OCD and scrupulocity is an offshoot on that. Please talk to a trained professional!
 
Still, we are just random people on the internet. We are in no position to help you with your scruples. You need to talk to a priest and a medical professional. There is help for you. CAF is just not equipped to offer that help.
 
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