harm ocd
Individuals will experience unwanted thoughts, images or urges that are frightening and involve harming self or others. Compulsions are typically mental compulsions or the individual will engage in avoidance or seek reassurance.
It is important to note that OCD often attacks what is most important to an individual. It is not uncommon to have thoughts of harming someone they love.
It is also important to note that individuals who experience this subtype of OCD are not anymore likely to commit acts of harm than someone who does not experience this. These thoughts should be taken seriously and assessed by a trained professional.
Common Obsessions for Harm Theme OCD
Common Compulsions for Harm Theme OCD
It is important to note that OCD often attacks what is most important to an individual. It is not uncommon to have thoughts of harming someone they love.
It is also important to note that individuals who experience this subtype of OCD are not anymore likely to commit acts of harm than someone who does not experience this. These thoughts should be taken seriously and assessed by a trained professional.
Common Obsessions for Harm Theme OCD
- Intrusive thoughts of suddenly stabbing their partner when cooking dinner.
- Intrusive thoughts of pushing a stranger when passing by on the street.
- Intrusive thoughts of burning their baby when giving a bath.
- Intrusive thoughts of suddenly veering into upcoming traffic.
Common Compulsions for Harm Theme OCD
- Avoiding sharp objects
- Avoiding certain places or people where intrusive thoughts are triggered
- Repeat a phrase in their head (I am a good person. I am a good person)
- Mental review: I would never do that. I love my spouse.