Harm/Violence to yourself or others 

Article on harm/violence-related intrusive thoughts in OCD
2 experiences have been shared about this topic via the OCD Log.

Harm OCD is a subtype featuring unwanted, intrusive, and violent thoughts or fears about hurting yourself or others.

With Harm OCD you might:

Drive over a speedbump and question if it was indeed a speedbump. What if it was actually a person?

a simple drawing of street with lights

You might live in a high-rise building and be terrified of falling out the window. It could be a fear of sleepwalking and causing harm during sleep.

an open window

You might be terrified of public transport every day on the morning commute. What if I get pushed in front of a moving tram? Or what if I push someone?

a drawing of two trams at a station

It’s not that you want to, it’s that you worry it might happen. And it can be worrying about future incidents, or replaying past events.

Behind every short story is a real lived experience shared by a reader on the OCD Log. The stories are fictionalised to protect privacy while reflecting those experiences.

OCD Log
On Nov 26, 2025, a reader experienced harm or violence themes involving checking compulsions whilst in the bedroom
On Nov 16, 2025, a reader experienced harm or violence themes involving other not listed compulsions whilst relaxing
1 — Once a day or less 2 — A few times per day 3 — Several times throughout the day 4 — Most of the day 5 — Almost all day, every day

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