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September 18, 2024

Moral Scrupulosity OCD Test

Kristie Plantinga
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MA
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September 18, 2024
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There's nothing wrong with wanting to feel like a good person. However, for some people, navigating ethics and morality can become an overwhelming source of anxiety and doubt.

If you find yourself constantly questioning your choices, agonizing over past decisions, or feeling trapped by rigid standards, you're not alone, and you might be experiencing moral scrupulosity OCD.

Our quiz is meant to help you understand this lesser-known form of OCD and how it might be affecting your life.

While it can be feel vulnerable to admit what you're going through, taking this first step can help you find a path forward.

Whether or not your quiz results suggest that you might have moral scrupulosity OCD, we'll offer resources for professional support so you can get help making sense of your thoughts and feelings.

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Example scenarios of Moral Scrupulosity

  • Alex constantly replays conversations in their mind, worried they might have inadvertently lied or misled someone. They spend hours analyzing every word, seeking reassurance from friends, and often feel the need to contact people to "confess" or clarify minor details of past interactions.
  • Maria, a vegetarian, is paralyzed with guilt after accidentally eating a soup containing chicken broth at a restaurant. She obsessively researches the impact of her mistake on animal welfare and the environment, feeling she needs to atone through excessive donations or activism.
  • James, a teacher, is tormented by intrusive thoughts of harming his students, despite having no desire to do so. He spends hours each night reviewing his actions to ensure he hasn't accidentally touched a student inappropriately. This anxiety is severely affecting his job performance and mental health.

Disclaimer: These examples are fictional scenarios created for illustrative and informational purposes only. They do not represent real individuals but are designed to depict typical experiences of people with Moral Scrupulosity OCD. These examples should not be used for self-diagnosis. If you have concerns about your own experiences, please consult with a qualified mental health professional.

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Written by
Kristie Plantinga
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MA

Kristie Plantinga is the founder of Best Therapists. Along with being on the client-side of therapy, Kristie has had the honor of working directly with therapists in her marketing agency for therapists, TherapieSEO. While working alongside therapists, she learned about the inequities in our mental health system that therapists face on a daily basis, and she wanted to do something about it. That’s why Best Therapists is a platform designed to benefit not only therapy-seekers, but therapy providers. Kristie has a Masters degree in Written Communication and a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Music.

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Katelyn McMahon
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Registered Psychotherapist, VT #097.0134200

Katelyn is a therapist-turned-writer with a passion for mental health. She has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of England and is a Registered Psychotherapist in the state of Vermont. Katelyn has professional experience in aging care, addiction treatment, integrated health care, and private practice settings. She also has lived experience being on the client side of therapy. Currently, Katelyn is a content writer who’s passionate about spreading mental health awareness and helping other therapists and therapy-seekers Do The Work.

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