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Religious Scrupulosity (OCD) in Santeria.
Subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by pathological, overwhelming anxiety about sinning or violating religious laws from (Ita). It involves intrusive, distressing thoughts and repetitive ritualistic behaviors. Living in fear and falsely thinking that you are not living up to what a Santero standard should be. Overthinking when you do an ebbo, if you did it correctly or not. Being a perfectionist in everything relating to the religion. Have you ever experienced this?
u/UsefulElderberry3598 — 6 days ago