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Fear of harming others or one’s self (unwanted violent or sexual thoughts)

Fear of harming others or one's self (unwanted violent or sexual thoughts)

Most people have occasional violent or sexual ideas that flash through their minds, but they tend to have little trouble dismissing them. For people with OCD, however, these thoughts or images may trigger panic and great distress. While changing her son’s diaper, for example, a new mother might suddenly realize

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