Religious OCD
Religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), also known as scrupulosity, is an OCD subtype characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, doubts, or urges related to religious/moral beliefs. Triggers may come in religious settings, and compulsions might involve confession, prayer, or reassurance from faith leaders.
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