Overcoming scrupulosity and anxiety
Jun 02, 2025•50 min
Episode description
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety or scrupulosity? Is it having a negative effect on you or your marriage? Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss what scrupulosity is, is not and how to treat it.
Listener questions and comments:
- Barbara - I have had OCD all of my life. What helps me is the Surrender prayer Which I pray every day. Also what helps me are the first three steps of 12 steps program. (20:56)
- Paul - I'm emotionally abusive toward my wife and need direction about that. (29:49)
- Chris - I'm dealing with my OCD and scrupulosity. As far as exposure therapy goes, is it a daily practice or a certain amount of time to put in? (39:16)
- John - How can a man avoid overworking when he wants to provide for his family? (45:36)
- Katherine - I have OCD. I found a program and started going to the meetings there on the phone and they're based on AA. What do you think about that? (48:45)
Resources:
Values First Therapy
https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/
Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle
https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle
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