“Moral scrupulosity OCD can manifest in both visible and invisible ways,” says Denison. “Someone might repeatedly ask others for reassurance that they haven’t done anything wrong, excessively ...

The paradox of moral perfectionism — and how to escape it.

Amber was an agnostic with high morals. Unfortunately, she often questioned her motivations regarding her behaviors and values. “Did I really mean to give that donation, or is it my savior complex?

Scrupulus is the Latin word for "a small sharp stone" or "a tiny pebble," often used to describe a sharp stone in a sandal that caused constant, persistent discomfort. Cicero and other Romans used ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Halfpoint Images / Getty Images Growing up religious, I was used to confessing my sins from a young age: "I was mean to my ...