Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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happynaz 04/05/2015

does anyone know anything about harm ocd, and is there anyone who has it?

larry12 04/06/2015

I suffer from harm ocd. Its horrible.

tjmags437 04/07/2015

I have had bouts with responsibility ocd....thinking that my carelessness has exposed my kids to harmful things that will eventually cause them great harm/death.
Found a good cognitive behavioral therapist and am staying on my medication...zoloft
Been doing well. Big thing is to label thoughts as what they are...your ocd talking, NOT YOU!
Keep the faith and know that you can get better.

happynaz 04/08/2015

The last few days have been really rough for me. The thoughts seem like I am really going to act on my thoughts which is scaring me. What measures does one take to protect themselves and those around you. why is it I was able to get over contamination ocd but not this?

kelliemm 04/09/2015

I know that the urges feel completely real. I had/have a form a harm OCD and it feels like you really will act on your impulses. Mine currently centers around the fear that I really did act on them years ago. OCD say "what if" you did and don't remember, why would you feel guilty if you didn't do anything, etc, etc. You shouldn't avoid situations because of OCD. It is exposure. I know it is terrifying thinking you might hurt someone or act on your impulse, but the worst thing to do is to avoid the situation. OCD wins then and you just feed it more. I know it is easier said than done, but try to seperate the OCD thoughts for what they are, just thoughts and feelings.

Hischild77 04/11/2015

I have harm ocd where I feel like I am going to constantly harm or kill others in accident. I am a nurse too so this affects my job and my work every day big or small.

xbrando7 04/18/2015

I have harm OCD. For me it most often manifests when I'm driving, like if I see a pedestrian or a biker I have thoughts of running them over. I have a perpetual fear of knives, for fear that I might stab someone, I always put them out of sight whenever I see one. In the past it was much more severe and I had to take medications for it and see a therapist. Today I have a pretty good handle on it (it gets better, trust me!) In my opinion one of the best ways to think about it is that we are so horrified by these thoughts because we know that they are so against who we are as people. Which means that we are, in fact, non-violent, peaceful, and loving at heart.

happynaz 04/26/2015

yeah harm ocd is not fun at all, it's tormenting.

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