It’s normal that intrusive thoughts are about things that you consider “Bad” but just having a thought won’t hurt you and it doesn’t mean you’re dangerous. Harm OCD is common.
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Are your intrusive thoughts so intense or disturbing that they feel dangerous? You're not alone. In this video, we break down what these dangerous thoughts really mean, especially in the context of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and anxiety. Harm OCD is the specific thoughts that you might hurt someone. You might think "I'm afraid I'm going to hurt my child". Learn the difference between intrusive thoughts and real desires, and why your brain targets the things you care most about. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you'll discover practical tools like defusion, exposure, and how to stop doing safety behaviors that make negative thoughts stickier. These strategies help retrain your brain to see thoughts for what they are—just thoughts. If you’re struggling with scary, unwanted thoughts and feel trapped in the OCD cycle, this video offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward. #IntrusiveThoughts #ocd
00:00 Intro
00:26 Dangerous Intrusive Thoughts and Harm OCD
01:15 Do Intrusive Thoughts Mean I’m Dangerous?
02:21 Why Intrusive Thoughts Feel so Scary
04:44 Intrusive Thoughts vs. Genuine Desires
06:02 Harm OCD: Why dangerous thoughts feel so real
07:21 Safety Behaviors Fuel Intrusive Thoughts
09:09 Thoughts Aren’t Dangerous
10:24 ERP Therapy for Intrusive Thoughts and Harm OCD
12:41 Self-Help for Intrusive Thoughts: Step 1 – Notice the Thought
13:43 Step 2 – Allow the Thought and Delay
14:17 Step 3 – Get On with Your Life
15:26 Live by Your Values, Not Your Intrusive Thoughts
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