Unwanted thoughts about harming yourself or others

Fear of concussions in OCD involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts related to head trauma/concussion.

Fear of concussions

Excessive apologizing is common in OCD. Often, people with OCD feel the urge to compulsively apologize when it is not needed. 

Excessive apologizing – Is it OCD?

People with fear of losing control in OCD believe they can and must maintain perfect control of their actions to avoid negative consequences.

Drowning fears, characterized by the concern that the individual themselves or others might drown, may be a sign of Harm themes in OCD. 

OCD focused on the fear of rape involves repeated intrusive, obsessive thoughts involving rape that cause intense anxiety or distress. 

OCD fears about harmful contamination involve obsessive thoughts of harming others by spreading a contaminant.

If you’re worried or have fears about drowning your baby in the bath, it may be a sign that you have OCD.

If you’re worried about or afraid of using your pencil or being harmed by it, that may be a sign that you have OCD. 

If you're experiencing thoughts about molesting a child family member, it may be a sign that you have OCD. 

If you’re experiencing intrusive thoughts about the idea that you may have harmed kids in the past, it may be a sign that you have Harm OCD