OCD attacks

[annocdParticipant]

Hi

Can OCD cause obsessions about attacking someone even if you know you would never do it? OCD has left me confused and unhappy it feels so scary and weird. I really don’t know how I feel and am confused and frightened. What do you think I should do?

[Forum Moderators]

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[johna2Participant]

Yes, it can, but ocd folks are not known to attack people. It’s simply a fear of doing so.

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