Have you wondered: "What is Harm OCD?" + "Is Harm OCD dangerous?"

If you're struggling with Harm OCD, common compulsions include avoid knives, guns, weapons of any kind, and stabbing movies. So let's chat more about Harm OCD.

Harm OCD involves distressing thoughts about causing harm to others, which can be incredibly alarming and isolating. I share insights on effective treatments like exposure response prevention therapy. Plus, I'm introducing an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for OCD designed to help you tackle intrusive thoughts over a short, intensive period. With the right strategies, you can find relief and turn those overwhelming thoughts into manageable ones. Buckle up and get ready to boss up to OCD!

00:33 Exploring Harm OCD

01:29 Diving Deeper into Harm OCD

02:10 Signs and Symptoms of Harm OCD

03:57 Addressing the Fear of Reporting

06:10 Theories Behind Intrusive Thoughts

08:09 Effective Treatments for OCD

12:54 Mindfulness and Storytelling Techniques

17:09 Introducing the Intensive Outpatient Program

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