Fear of breaking the law – Could it ever be a mental health problem?
Recurring or extreme fears of breaking the law can be involved in an OCD subtype known as Responsibility OCD.
Learn moreWhat does it mean if I have racist intrusive thoughts?
These thoughts may make you worry that you’re a bad person. Here’s what really may be going on.
Learn moreWhat is Moral OCD? Signs, symptoms, and treatment
If you’re locked in a cycle of fear and feelings of inadequacy about your morals, you might be dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Learn moreI’m always afraid I left my door unlocked. Is it OCD?
If worries about locking your door are interfering with your life, getting in the way of your sleep, or causing anxiety, know this: you're not alone.
Learn moreI’m always afraid of losing things – What can I do?
Fears and obsessions related to losing things are associated with the Responsibility subtype of OCD. This is often associated with the fear of losing things that are extremely important.
Learn moreFears about saying the wrong thing – How can I get better?
Repetitive fear about saying the wrong thing may be a sign of OCD, in which a person obsessively worries about saying something inappropriate.
Learn moreFears about psychosis – What they may mean
If you have overwhelming fears of psychosis, “going crazy,” or “losing your mind,” you may be suffering from a form of Responsibility OCD.
Learn moreFear of being a bad person
Discover how OCD can cause fears of being a bad person, and how to identify symptoms and triggers. Learn more about effective treatment options.
Learn moreWhy do I have sexist intrusive thoughts? A therapist explains
Intrusive thoughts are, by nature, out of alignment with one’s values—but nevertheless, they can feel extremely worrying and shameful.
Learn moreWhy am I always worried about my pet? Advice from a therapist
Learn about how you can identify and find help for “pet anxiety,” persistent stress or fear about the wellbeing of your furry friend.
Learn moreI’m always worried that people are mad at me. Can therapy help?
Most people will experience this from time to time, but if this is a persistent part of your life, it might be a sign that it’s time to seek help.
Learn moreCan You Have Social Justice or “Wokeness” OCD?
A strong fear of doing something harmful to a member of an underrepresented group—and the resulting consequences—may be a sign of a deeper problem.
Learn moreSpending money makes me extremely anxious. What can I do?
If spending money triggers anxiety, even if it’s for necessities that your family needs, there may be something else at play.
Learn moreAsk a Therapist: Am I a bad person if I have disturbing dreams?
As a therapist who specializes in treating OCD, I’m often asked about dreams. You're not alone if they disturb you—in fact, I've struggled with these fears myself.
Learn moreConstant Fear of Going to Jail? It might be OCD
As an ERP-trained therapist, I have seen this fear come up for many of the people I work with to recover from OCD.
Learn moreFear of Being Canceled
Discover the link between OCD and the fear of being "canceled." Learn how to identify and manage obsessions and triggers in cancel culture.
Learn moreFear of leaving the stove on
Fear of leaving the stove on resulting in damage or injury is highly common for people suffering from Responsibility OCD or Harm OCD.
Learn moreFear of being a bad person
OCD focused on fear of being a bad person involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted and intrusive thoughts or images about being a bad person.
Learn moreFear of concussions
Fear of concussions in OCD involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts related to head trauma/concussion.
Learn moreExcessive apologizing – Is it OCD?
Excessive apologizing is common in OCD. Often, people with OCD feel the urge to compulsively apologize when it is not needed.
Learn moreFears about becoming homeless
People with fear of being homeless in OCD may have persistent fears about experiencing homelessness, even if their housing is very secure.
Learn moreFear of doing something wrong
Intense or persistent fears about doing something wrong may be a sign of OCD, falling under the OCD subtype of Responsibility OCD.
Learn moreFear of failing
Some people with OCD struggle with intense fear of failing. If you have a persistent fear of failing it may be a sign of OCD or Atychiphobia.
Learn moreFear of making mistakes
A persistent fear of making mistakes can be a sign of a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) called Responsibility OCD.
Learn moreFear of being late
People experiencing Responsibility OCD fear of being late are likely to feel intense worry about their actions negatively impacting others.
Learn moreFears about being a narcissist – What do they mean?
Fear of being a narcissist in OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts/images related to displaying the behaviors of a narcissist.
Learn moreFear of overlooking something vital
If you have a consistent nagging feeling as though you are overlooking something vital, it may be a presentation Responsibility OCD.
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