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Old Mar 06, 2013, 05:49 PM
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"Harm OCD" is diagnosed when the person has an intense fear of becoming violent with loved ones, strangers, and even themselves. The person has an inflated sense of responsibility for the safety of others. These thoughts lead to compulsions such as avoidance behavior, reassurance seeking by means of confessing, and even doing something like touching an object over and over to keep from possibly carrying out any harm.

Well, I've gotten that part answered anyway!