Walking with the Savior - Testimonies of Jesus Christ in Christian Lives

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John Merrill Kirkman

22 February 2025

36m 34s

Scrupilosity? Depression? and the Lord: Alan Casper Powerful Testimony Journey

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Alan Casper shares his journey of battling religious scrupulosity, a form of OCD where he obsessively worries about his spiritual worthiness, leading to intense anxiety. He discusses moments in his life where this condition profoundly impacted him, including experiences at the MTC and during a difficult period in 2012-2013. Alan recounts his struggles with feelings of unworthiness and relentless anxiety, which led to significant weight loss and emotional trauma. He eventually sought medical help, discovering the therapeutic benefits of medication and the importance of seeing a psychiatrist. Alan emphasizes the role faith played in his recovery, detailing how the teachings of Jesus Christ and the support from his religious community helped him through his darkest moments. He concludes by advocating for a holistic approach to treatment that includes both spiritual faith and modern medical practices.

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