Intrusive thoughts associated with germs, sickness, or health issues

Fear of having a stroke can be a presentation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Health Subtype, where the sufferer’s compulsions are driven by a fear of the specific medical condition or symptoms of strokes.  

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Fear of stroke

Fear of going blind, Blindness OCD, is when someone has constant fears an illness will lead them to becoming blind or visually impaired.

Why am I afraid of losing my vision or going blind?

Fear of Heart Attack OCD is a Health OCD involving fears of the heart malfunctioning that could eventually lead to Heart Attack. 

Health and Contamination OCD

Fear of stroke

Why am I afraid of losing my vision or going blind?

Fear of heart attack

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