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.
If you're experiencing thoughts about molesting a child family member, it may be a sign that you have OCD.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
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
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Harm OCD can include fear of becoming a serial killer or having a serial killer “personality” that leads to killing people.
People with fear of spouse harm related OCD often experience recurrent and unwanted fears of harming their spouse or partner.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
OCD focused on the fear of being burned is categorized by obsessions surrounding the idea of burning oneself or someone else.
Fear of theft in OCD is unwanted, intrusive thoughts about having items stolen, or worries about becoming a burglar and stealing from others.
Fear of car accidents (Car Crash OCD) involves the fear of being in a car accident, whether caused by oneself or someone else.
Plane Crash OCD involves intrusive, distressing and unwanted thoughts or images related to oneself or a loved one experiencing a plane crash. It is often triggered when someone is traveling by plane, preparing to travel by plane, or when a loved one is traveling or preparing to travel by plane.
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
In Racism OCD people experience intrusive and unwanted thoughts or fear of being racist or being perceived as racist.
With OCD fear of mass murder, people can have intrusive fears that they might lose control and commit mass murder.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp