Listen ""Do I Really Believe?” — When OCD Attacks Your Faith"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when your faith — the thing that’s supposed to ground you — becomes the source of constant fear and doubt? For people with OCD, especially those struggling with scrupulosity, that’s exactly what happens. In this episode, therapist Justin Hughes joins Dr. Patrick McGrath to talk about the painful cycle of obsessing over belief, salvation, sin, and certainty. They explore how OCD can make someone question their deepest values, fear damnation, or feel trapped in compulsions that masquerade as “being faithful.”But this isn’t about losing your religion — it’s about reclaiming it. Justin and Patrick break down how evidence-based treatment like ERP can help you step out of fear without abandoning your beliefs. They share stories from clients and their own lives, explain how therapy can honor faith rather than erase it, and make the case that healing doesn’t require spiritual compromise — it requires clarity, compassion, and the courage to sit with doubt.Need someone to talk to about your intrusive thoughts? NOCD therapists are specialized to treat OCD themes of all kinds, including scrupulosity. To book a free 15-minute call, visit us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocdFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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