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I am suffering from harm ocd
“I think I may be suffering from harm OCD. I get unwanted disturbing thoughts about causing harm, even though I do not want to act on them. The thoughts feel repetitive, stressful, and difficult to control, and they make me anxious and guilty. I understand these thoughts are unwanted, but they keep coming back and are affecting my daily life and peace of mind.”
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It seems to be OCD with Anxiety. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated and can affect your personal and social life.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions, ERP therapy and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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1. Write an intrusive thought on paper and carry it with you.
2. Do the opposite of a compulsion
3. Replace “must” with “prefer” (e.g., “I prefer certainty, but I don’t need it”).
4. Commit to valued action despite discomfort.
5. Use a “compulsion coin” – heads you do it, tails you skip.
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Take rest, reduce task load
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I have survived 100% of my worst days so far.
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Hi,
It sounds like you're experiencing distressing thoughts that are characteristic of harm OCD, where unwanted and intrusive thoughts about causing harm persist despite not wanting to act on them. These thoughts can be very stressful and overwhelming, affecting your daily life and peace of mind. Itâs important to remember that these thoughts are a common symptom of OCD and do not reflect your true intentions or character. Seeking help from a mental health professional, such as a therapist experienced in OCD, can provide effective strategies to manage and reduce these intrusive thoughts, helping you regain control and peace of mind.
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Hi, please consider consulting a psychologist
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Hi you need psychotherapy regularly booked appointment on practo
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Connect with psychiatrist immediately
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These kinds of thoughts can feel extremely frightening, but the fact that they are unwanted, repetitive, and causing you guilt is actually important. In harm OCD, the person is disturbed by the thoughts precisely because they go against their values and intentions. People with harm OCD are usually not dangerous people they are anxious people who become stuck in a cycle of fear, checking, reassurance, and overthinking.
The more you try to suppress or “prove” the thoughts wrong, the more the mind throws them back at you. Therapy, especially CBT and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), can help reduce the fear attached to these thoughts and teach the brain not to react to them as threats. Please don’t suffer alone with this. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi, Consult a psychiatrist
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What you’re describing sounds deeply distressing, and I want you to know that having unwanted violent thoughts does not make you a dangerous or bad person. Many individuals with Harm OCD experience intrusive thoughts that go completely against their values, intentions, and character. The fear, guilt, and anxiety you feel about these thoughts often indicate that they are unwanted and ego-dystonic — meaning they are not aligned with who you truly are.
These thoughts are not your whole identity. In IFS, we believe that “parts” can carry fear and create repetitive alarm signals, while your core Self remains separate from these thoughts — calm, aware, compassionate, and capable of healing.
Research and clinical work on Harm OCD also show that intrusive thoughts are just thoughts — not intentions, predictions, or reflections of character. Trying to suppress, analyze, or constantly seek reassurance about them can sometimes unintentionally strengthen the OCD cycle. Healing often involves learning to respond differently to these thoughts: with awareness, compassion, and less fear.
You do not have to manage this alone. Effective treatments such as ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and IFS-informed therapy can help significantly.
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- Speak with a licensed mental health professional experienced in OCD treatment.
- Try to avoid repeatedly checking whether you are “dangerous” or seeking constant reassurance, as this can maintain the cycle of anxiety.
- Practice gently noticing thoughts without fighting or attaching meaning to them.
- Reach out to a therapist for support, especially since these thoughts are affecting your peace of mind and daily life.
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Your thoughts do not define who you are. The presence of intrusive thoughts says far more about your fear of causing harm than any desire to cause it.
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Hello , i think i can help you with the concern . Book a session for me to understand your concern better.
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It’s understandable that these thoughts are causing distress. The fact that they go against your values and feel unwanted is a common feature of harm OCD. Speaking with a psychologist can help you learn ways to manage them effectively
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Evidence-based treatments like CBT with ERP are often effective
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience so honestly. It sounds emotionally exhausting and distressing to repeatedly experience unwanted intrusive thoughts that create anxiety, guilt, and fear, especially when you do not actually want to act on them.
The fact that these thoughts feel unwanted and disturbing to you is important. Intrusive thoughts can sometimes occur in OCD-related conditions, where repetitive thoughts keep returning even though the person does not agree with them or want them. These thoughts can become mentally tiring and may start affecting concentration, peace of mind, academics, and daily life.
Please try not to blame yourself or think that these thoughts define you as a person.
It would be helpful to consult a psychologist trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as these approaches are commonly used to help with OCD-related intrusive thoughts and anxiety. In some cases, consulting a psychiatrist may also be useful if symptoms become severe or highly distressing.
Meanwhile:
• Avoid suppressing or fighting the thoughts forcefully
• Maintain regular routine, sleep, and daily activities
• Stay emotionally connected with trusted family or supportive people
• Take one step at a time instead of becoming overwhelmed by the thoughts
With proper support and therapy, many people learn to manage intrusive thoughts much more effectively.
Warm regards,
Dr Namita Ranjan
Counselling Psychologist
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Hello, thank you for sharing this so honestly. I understand how scary and tiring these thoughts can feel. Please remember that unwanted thoughts do not define you, and they do not mean you truly want to harm anyone. The fact that these thoughts make you anxious and uncomfortable shows that they go against your real intentions.
Sometimes the mind gets stuck in a loop of repetitive thoughts, especially during stress or anxiety. You are not alone in this, and with the right support, these thoughts can become much easier to manage.
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Talk to a counselling psychologist or psychiatrist for proper guidance and support.
Try not to constantly fight or overanalyse the thoughts, as this can increase anxiety.
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Ms. Khushi Tomar
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This could a psychological condition for that I have to asses you first then only I can say anything you can book appointment for the same
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