What Moral Scrupulosity Feels Like
Jetta Beacon
It’s admirable when people strive to be decent and morally upstanding, especially when they are setting an example to others. However, sometimes there is something sinister and overwhelming that drives certain people to be good. Moral scrupulosity is a type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that urges a person to become intensely preoccupied with being a good person. Sadly, it also causes a person to feel extreme anxiety, guilt, shame, exhaustion, and fear of being exposed as a fraud. It is as if they have a voice in their head constantly criticizing their actions, shining a spotlight on their mistakes, and making their small errors feel like unforgivable sins. Being...
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