Seeing sin, impurity etc. everywhere

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Please forgive the implication, but have you considered that the problem may not be one of oversensitivity to sin, but rather one of pride? While you may think you are paying too much attention to others’ foibles, the reality could well be that you are focused on yourself and your reactions to the world. Again, forgive the observation, but the solution may be as simple as a firm turning away from the mirror and toward our Lord on the cross. Try emptying yourself of any self-regard and concern about sin, and contemplate the Passion, Death and Resurrection. I don’t know if this will help. I hope so.
 
Yeah dude, I don’t know how else to tell you:
you likely have some kind of psychological disorder related to obsession/compulsion.

You need to talk to a priest and a mental health provider. That’s about all I really say.
 
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I struggle with the same thing and I would agree with the other posters about trying to talk to a priest and or a psychologist. (You don’t necessarily have something wrong with you but talking about your feelings to someone who understands such things would be helpful.)

You can always ask someone to turn off a song or change the song. The same goes for conversations and movies/shows. Perhaps turn your mind to prayer if they decide not to change whatever media is on or leave if you can. If you feel like you’re in bad company and they are leading you to sin, then leave the group. However, you may also be able to influence them in a good way if you try and get them to talk about better topics.
Hearing something that you did not choose to listen to or you did not choose to say in a conversation is not your fault nor does it mean you endorse it. If you begin to take part/pleasure in immoral stuff, then it’s your fault but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Again, I’d definitely see if you could talk to a priest or mental health professional because it seems like some anxiety/OCD could possibly be involved here. I’ll pray for you!
 
Sounds like you need to find some good Catholic friends to help you out. I suggest joining a class or group in your parish, or even another parish if yours doesn’t offer anything, to develop relationships with people who will walk with you in your struggle and encourage you in holiness. Also, keep in mind that everyone is sinful in different ways.

Praying for you
 
I once asked to change the music but then I felt bad because I couldnt stand what others do and this might have been pride
 
Oh, you’re 18. Still, I’d find some good Catholic friends. They are almost the only friends I’ve had all throughout middle school, high school, and since graduation. You need holy support. And when I say Catholic, I mean practicing and passionate Catholics. You’re probably dealing with scrupulosity, which is something a lot of guys your age deal with for a period of time. Girls struggle with it, too. I struggled with it in regards to Confession and mortal sin. It will fade with time, prayer, and support. God hears your prayers.
 
Of course you can still be friends with these people. You just don’t join in when they act up like that. In fact it might be a good thing because someone might notice your good example and change.
 
Obsessive compulsive syndrome.

There is a wonderful extremely helpful resource available.

Scrupulous Anonymous.

http://scrupulousanonymous.org

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Get on their mailing list.
 
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Many feel the false comfort and illusion that clarity can seem to promise. Certainly those with scrupulosity are familiar with this trap. The dictionary says clarity is understood as “the quality of being coherent and intelligible” and “the quality of being certain or definite.” Both descriptions are appealing, but a closer look reveals that clarity is a mixed bag.

Being coherent and intelligible are worthy qualities to strive for. Both can improve conversation and understanding. On the other hand, being “certain, definitive” is not necessarily a value that delivers all that it potentially suggests is achievable. In conversation, for example, a certain and decisive person can come across as dismissive and closed to opposing ideas. Therein lies the trap.

When a person is certain and definite to the point of being dismissive and unpersuadable, trouble begins to brew. More often than not, disappointment will be a much more frequent guest in such a situation rather than satisfaction. The situation might be worse: extremely unpleasant or obnoxious.

Unfortunately, I have occasionally encountered people who are struggling with scrupulosity whom I might gently identify as both obnoxious and unpleasant. Not because they are obnoxious and unpleasant people but rather that the intensity of their single-minded pursuit for clarity makes them seem so. Caught up in the emotion and energy of the manifestation of their scrupulous condition, they’re not the least bit open to any kind of persuasion, discussion, or even the manifestation of sacramental grace. Everything is blinded and colored by their obsessive and compulsive pursuit of the false promise of clarity and their profound disappointment when they don’t experience the peace they think they’ll achieve.

Fr. Thomas M. Santa, CSsR
 
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