Unwanted thoughts about harming yourself or others

Self-Harm OCD fear can cause a person to experience intrusive & unwanted thoughts, images or urges of causing harm to others or themselves.

April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

Self-harm OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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

What Is Suicidal OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Harm OCD is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by obsessions and compulsions centered around harming oneself or others. The

Diana Matthiessen, LMSW

How to overcome harm OCD: Effective approaches for treatment

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

Harm OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

If you’re worried about getting a tingling sensation in your groin when around your newborn, it may be one of the Postpartum OCD signs.

Harm OCD

Self-harm OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

What Is Suicidal OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

How to overcome harm OCD: Effective approaches for treatment

Harm OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

I get a tingling sensation in my groin when I’m around my newborn

Our Editorial Process