About Morality OCD
Morality OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where individuals become preoccupied with fears about their moral or ethical behavior. This type of OCD is characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts about doing something immoral, unethical, or sinful, even when there is no reason to believe they’ve done anything wrong. People with morality OCD often experience intense guilt, shame, or anxiety over their perceived moral failures or potential wrongdoing. Individuals with morality OCD often have an exaggerated fear of being a “bad person.” They may fear that their thoughts or actions, even if not harmful, are morally wrong, and experience obsessive, unwanted thoughts that they may be engaging in unethical or immoral behavior, even if they haven’t done anything wrong. For some, morality OCD has a religious or spiritual component and can also be considered Religious OCD, also called Scrupulosity. They may have constant fears about committing sins, going against their faith, or failing to live up to moral or spiritual standards.Â
