Hello goldeagle: Thanks for sharing your concern here on PC. Honestly, I don't know what is causing this. It does seem unusual that it would only be cats that engender this urge in you. But, you know, we all have these sorts of intrusive ideas that come to mind. So, while the fact that yours are mainly a reaction to cats may be unique, the fact that you're having intrusive thoughts is not. Actually, California therapist Kati Morton has a video on her YouTube channel where she discusses "Pure O" (OCD). And on that video, she talks about intrusive thoughts such as these. Here's a link to that video:



As Pegasus wrote, it may be beneficial to seek some professional help with what you are experiencing. In addition though, there is a self-help sort-of technique you might try. It is referred to as "compassionate abiding". Here's a link to a description of the practice:

https://mindsetdoc.wordpress.com/201...e-abiding-101/

I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So... to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! May the time you spend here be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!