I’m wondering if I’m alone I have harm OCD I get intrusive thoughts of hurting my mom but when I tell her to hide the knife I get this urge to find a knife I hope I’m not the only one I’m getting very scared of OCD
Hi there, you are definitely not alone harm OCD is very common. I would encourage you to reach out to NOCD for therapy. Their therapists are trained to deal with OCD and you can feel safe and confident in discussing your fears with them. This article may help https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/how-to-overcome-harm-ocd-treatment-erp?utm_source=google_ads&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=20238508236&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvL-oBhCxARIsAHkOiu0k86qIzTzPjYuL4Yvv3RAqvcdX95_hQVaqpwLiB9S0HeVmnWDYOLgaAo4HEALw_wcB Wishing you all the best, you don't have to suffer with these feelings, take care.
SSRIs helped me treat these symptoms- maybe talk to your doctor and see if it would be a good fit?
@Friend123 I am taking them for about 10 years. I’m taking Luvox. 
@Friend123 Nothing is working 
@Edwin P Maybe a more intensive program? Some extended family of mine has had success with in/out-patient care.
I struggle with wanting to hide ‘weapons’ all the time. Unfortunately when I do I become hyper aware of what I mean by ‘weapon’ and the thoughts stream in regardless of whether or not there is one in view. You’re not alone in the experience.
@Erick K  thank you  sometimes I feel like I’m alone with OCD but it’s good to hear that we’re not 
Hiding things is a compulsion and won't help you get better - it only makes OCD worse. Doing ERP will help you overcome this. I know it's hard to do, I'm having trouble doing ERP on the harm theme because it's my most difficult one. But I also know that doing compulsions only makes OCD worse, so I'm working on not doing compulsions when the intrusive thoughts happen... and working towards doing intentional ERP as the next step towards recovery.
Hello everybody I just am looking for someone to talk to about my harm ocd / false memory/ sexual intrusiveness. Anyone who has healed or found ways to deal with the illness. Feels like I’m losing hope more and more everyday. I want to be okay but it’s hard living with uncertainty and unwanted urges of doing something terrible. Thanks god bless.
(Trigger warning) So recently I’ve caught myself being more content with these thoughts…and due to the fact of me not freaking out is making me freak out because I also have this weird little birdy in my thoughts that just say “do it” I’m not sure if I’m the only one and I’m ofc scared of that but please tell me this is normal…I can’t even cuddle my boyfriend or anything right now.
About 2 months ago, I sliced my arm so deep in an attempt to make this all go away.. as there was blood spurting like everywhere my life flashed before my eyes and I could hear my parents laughing in the room beside me. I started screaming for help as my eyes flooded with tears. How could their little girl do that to herself?? I was able to get to the ER and have my arm stitched up.. making my attempt a fail. But I’m so scared. I don’t want to do something like that again. I’ve never seen my parents cry except for then. The fear in their eyes haunts me up to this day. But that’s the only thing that relieves my pain. Can someone help or relate to this ???
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