Intrusive thoughts associated with germs, sickness, or health issues

OCD with a focus on the fear of urine is characterized by intrusive thoughts or worries about possibly coming into contact with urine.

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Fears about urine

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

Fear of having bipolar disorder in OCD is characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts about being diagnosed with or being bipolar. 

Fear of taking medication in OCD is characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts/images about adverse reactions to medications.

Fear of paralysis in Health Concern OCD causes intrusive, unwanted thoughts and/or images of being paralyzed. 

If you find yourself perpetually concerned that your food has been tainted in some fashion—maybe even poisoned—that may be a sign of 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. 

Fear of allergic reactions in OCD is characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts about the possibility of having an allergic reaction.

In OCD, contamination fears can manifest around food and eating, making it difficult to differentiate from a diagnosable eating disorder.

OCD fear of pulmonary embolism includes intrusive thoughts such as "What if I get a Pulmonary Embolism?" and/or images of suffering one. 