@treatmyocd: Harm OCD isn’t talked about enough—and when it is, it’s often misunderstood. This subtype of OCD involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts about harming yourself or others—even though they go against your values. These thoughts can be so distressing that people develop compulsions to cope: avoiding loved ones, hiding sharp objects, avoiding certain media, or constantly asking for reassurance. But these behaviors only feed the OCD cycle—and make you feel worse over time. You’re not alone in this. With the right help, you can learn to sit with the thoughts without doing the compulsions.