Scrupulosity
Scrupulosity is a psychological disorder characterized by pathological guilt about moral or religious issues. It is personally distressing, objectively dysfunctional, and often accompanied by significant impairment in social functioning[1]. It is typically conceptualized as a moral or religious form of Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), although this categorization is empirically disputable[1].
The term is derived from the Latin scrupulum, a sharp stone, implying a stabbing pain on the conscience. Scrupulosity was formerly called scruples in religious contexts, but the word has evolved to imply a disorder[1]. Persons with this disorder are overly concerned that something they thought or did might be a sin or other violation of moral doctrine[1].
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Scrupulosity is a subtype of Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Common symptoms of this disorder include obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors about religious or moral issues[1]. People with scrupulosity often fear that their thoughts or behaviors might be a sin or other violation of religious doctrine[1].
Treatment[edit | edit source]
The primary treatments for scrupulosity are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, typically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)[1]. CBT for scrupulosity involves challenging the irrational beliefs and reducing the compulsive behaviors[1].
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