In this episode of "The OCD and Anxiety Show," we address a common concern: What should you do when your OCD symptoms spike? Join us as we offer practical strategies and guidance for managing these challenging moments. Whether you're experiencing a sudden increase in symptoms or seeking proactive techniques for handling OCD spikes, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice....

In this episode of "The OCD and Anxiety Show," we delve into the misconception that more knowledge always leads to better results. Join us as we explore why some individuals turn to education during challenging times and how this pursuit can sometimes be counterproductive. Tune in for insightful discussions on navigating the complexities of knowledge and its practical applications in managing...

In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of Harm OCD as part of our ongoing series dedicated to understanding and managing various types of intrusive thoughts.

In this series, I talk about overcoming intrusive or unwanted thoughts. In this episode, I discuss intrusive thoughts related to harm.

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In this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with intrusive harmful and violent thoughts towards a loved one or someone you know. In this episode, I am going to discuss a few case studies of people that I’ve worked...

Fear of Unwanted Violent Thoughts - Pure O OCD - Harm OCD

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In this episode, I am going to discuss unwanted or intrusive violent thoughts. Intrusive violent thoughts are often categorized as ego-dystonic and are common with the subtype of Harm OCD. These thoughts can include violent images or...

Fear of Harming Self and Others

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In this episode, I am going to discuss the fear of harming oneself and the fear of harming others as they are very closely linked. These fears fall under the subcategory of OCD commonly known as “Harm OCD”. These fears are kept in the dark by the...

Harm OCD - How to Overcome Harmful or Violent Obsessions
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In this episode, I discuss a subtype of OCD known as Harm OCD. If a person suffers from Harm OCD they will generally experience unwanted and intrusive harmful or violent thoughts. In this first part of this series I discuss specific thoughts people with Harm OCD experience. I also discuss...