Scrupulosity, OCD, and anxiety

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I have been struggling with OCD since a very young age (I’m 16). I am very interested by and love learning more about my Catholic faith and often have worrying thoughts about if I have committed a sin or not and recently have had huge struggles with thinking horrid thoughts that come to my mind intrusively. After some research and much thought, I know that I have scrupulosity. If I don’t then my OCD does a great job at imitating it!

I really want to overcome this so that I may grow closer in my relationship with God and have peace in my mind more often. I believe very strongly in the power of prayer and thought that it would do nothing but help by posting a request here on Catholic Answers.

God bless all of you! 🙂
 
Offering my prayers for you, Parker. I too, struggle with OCD and certain amount of scrupulosity. I also struggle with Tourette Syndrome, intrusive thoughts among other things. You are not alone. May God bless you and guide your steps all the days of your life.

Please also pray for me =)

Peace to you +

In Christ,

Christopher (Gregory)
 
Parker_James said:
I have been struggling with OCD since a very young age (I’m 16). I am very interested by and love learning more about my Catholic faith and often have worrying thoughts about if I have committed a sin or not and recently have had huge struggles with thinking horrid thoughts that come to my mind intrusively. After some research and much thought, I know that I have scrupulosity. If I don’t then my OCD does a great job at imitating it!

I really want to overcome this so that I may grow closer in my relationship with God and have peace in my mind more often. I believe very strongly in the power of prayer and thought that it would do nothing but help by posting a request here on Catholic Answers.

God bless all of you! 🙂
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It’s really important for those who have OCD and scrupulosity to find a spiritual director.

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Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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You might consider asking for the intercession of St. Dymphna, the patron saint of mental illness AND neurological disorders.

I work with kids who have neurological disorders and have aspergers myself [mild] The CCC takes this type of thing into consideration, how could it not? This is something beyond your control. If you were to fan the flame of these thoughts, if you were to run, enjoy, and expand or somehow relish these thoughts or attempt to conjure them up intentionally, that would be different.

I have found that prayer, the Rosary, keeping my mind very busy. My aspergers is mild, so I may not suffer with this as much as you, but rest easy! God knows your heart and your intentions.
The fact you worry over this speaks highly of your religious and spiritual dedication, rest easy!
 
Parker_James said:
I have been struggling with OCD since a very young age (I’m 16). I am very interested by and love learning more about my Catholic faith and often have worrying thoughts about if I have committed a sin or not and recently have had huge struggles with thinking horrid thoughts that come to my mind intrusively. After some research and much thought, I know that I have scrupulosity. If I don’t then my OCD does a great job at imitating it!

I really want to overcome this so that I may grow closer in my relationship with God and have peace in my mind more often. I believe very strongly in the power of prayer and thought that it would do nothing but help by posting a request here on Catholic Answers.

God bless all of you! 🙂
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Praying for you. You may want to join the Scrupulosity/OCD group.
 
Dear Lord please bless Parker James with great trust in You, and with deepening relationship with You.
 
You are definitely not alone - I have scrupulosity too. Praying that you may overcome your spiritual struggles and freely draw closer to God in our wonderful faith.
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death,
Amen.
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Parker_James said:
I have been struggling with OCD since a very young age (I’m 16). I am very interested by and love learning more about my Catholic faith and often have worrying thoughts about if I have committed a sin or not and recently have had huge struggles with thinking horrid thoughts that come to my mind intrusively. After some research and much thought, I know that I have scrupulosity. If I don’t then my OCD does a great job at imitating it!

I really want to overcome this so that I may grow closer in my relationship with God and have peace in my mind more often. I believe very strongly in the power of prayer and thought that it would do nothing but help by posting a request here on Catholic Answers.

God bless all of you! 🙂
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I pray that you would be delivered from this form of suffering. I also struggle with scrupulosity and my Priest told me that it is definitely a form of suffering, which means you can offer it to God as it afflicts you. I don’t want to give you counsel so I will lift you up in prayer to the God of all good counsel, the Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, please pray for Parker James.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, please pray for Parker James.
St. Dymphna, please pray for Parker James.
 
Praying that the Lord may strengthen you and grant you relief from scrupulosity. Also praying for all necessary graces for you.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
 
Hail Mary
Full of Grace
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed are thou among women,
And Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.
 
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