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Intrusive thoughts can look different for everyone. One of the most confusing parts of OCD is that a single person can have many intrusive thoughts that don’t seem connected at all. This is completely normal with OCD, and something that so many people quietly deal with. Some intrusive thoughts can also feel especially scary or taboo. These might include fears about harming someone, fears about being a pedophile, or worries about accidentally causing something terrible to happen. These thoughts do not define you. They are not reflections of what you want. OCD tends to latch onto the things you care about most, creating “what if” scenarios around your deepest values. For example, someone who deeply cares about their patients at work may be flooded with intrusive thoughts about what might happen if they accidentally hurt them. This does not mean that’s what they actually want to do. If intrusive thoughts are taking over your day or feel overwhelming, know that there is help. ERP therapy, also known as exposure and response prevention, is the most clinically effective treatment for OCD and can help you learn to manage your symptoms. Click the link in our bio to book a free call and learn more.