Therapy in a Nutshell: Harm OCD - Intrusive Thoughts that I Might Hurt Someone

Podcast · 2025 · Emma McAdam, LMFT · Therapy in a Nutshell podcast

having a scary thought doesn't make you a scary person 🧠

Who it's for

Unwanted thoughts about hurting someone you love can be terrifying and feel impossible to say out loud.

Frightened by my own thoughts→Calmer and less ashamed

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What it is

In this August 7, 2025 episode of the Therapy in a Nutshell podcast, licensed marriage and family therapist Emma McAdam explains that disturbing thoughts about harming someone are common with OCD and anxiety and don't make a person dangerous.

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Free on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps.

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Heads up: Discusses intrusive thoughts about harm.

Age: General audiences; suggested 14+

The mind, sharp but not broad, sticks at every point but does not move.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 50

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