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.
Drowning fears, characterized by the concern that the individual themselves or others might drown, may be a sign of Harm themes in OCD.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD focused on the fear of rape involves repeated intrusive, obsessive thoughts involving rape that cause intense anxiety or distress.
By Amber Samson, LCPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD fears about harmful contamination involve obsessive thoughts of harming others by spreading a contaminant.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
If you’re experiencing recurrent intrusive thoughts involving a worry or fear that you could be a child predator, it may be a sign of OCD.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
If you’re worried or have fears about drowning your baby in the bath, it may be a sign that you have OCD.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
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.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
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
Do you think you might have Harm OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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