Harm OCD
Harm OCD is a common subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, or urges about harming oneself or others. People with harm OCD are not more likely to cause harm than anyone else, and they may respond to their fears with compulsive avoidance or reassurance-seeking.
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Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Harm OCD is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by obsessions and compulsions centered around harming oneself or others. The
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Harm OCD can make everyday moments feel terrifying. A simple drive, a quiet moment alone, or time spent with a loved one can suddenly be interrupted by an
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
All thoughts of suicide or self-harm should be taken seriously. If you or someone you know has reported thoughts of self-harm, please call 911 or contact
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Because obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by intrusive thoughts—which by nature can be deeply frightening—there is a compelling intersection between horror films and OCD.
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
As mass shootings continue to erupt in American schools and public places, many people are living in fear about their own safety, and the well-being of
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common condition where you experience intrusive thoughts, images, urges, or feelings (called obsessions), and
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder categorized by excessive intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive — and
Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine
Everyone has passing thoughts of hurting other people. It’s just part of being human. Once in a while, everybody thinks, “Ugh, I could just kill her,” or,
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
If you're plagued by unwanted, distressing fears or urges related to racist behavior that go against your values, this could be a sign of a mental health condition.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you obsess over whether you could hurt people when you get angry, simply because of fleeting thoughts or urges, you're not alone.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
We'll explain why intrusive thoughts and obsessions about sexually harming children do not reflect OCD sufferers' true desires or values.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
When violent dreams become a pattern, it’s normal to feel concerned. In this article, we’ll explore why violent dreams occur and what you can do to cope.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
As an ERP-trained therapist, I have seen this fear come up for many of the people I work with to recover from OCD.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD involving fears about faucets often involves fears about harm coming to loved ones or oneself, or damage from leaving the faucet running.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
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Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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