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My OCD is again rearing its ugly head with the die in a certain amount of time because I ate something, did something, etc.

I know it is irrational, which is the first step to dismissing the thought, but it just won't go away.

Tips, anyone?

I, too, have had the harm yourself or someone you love thoughts. I've obsessed over killing myself (though I'd never do it) and over killing others or harming them too. It eats me up whenever that side of the OCD shows up.

The only peace I can give you is that if it were something that you were ...

I think most of us with OCD have experienced the symptoms you speak of when it comes to do anything that is sexually deviant that we would not do. The best advice I can give one is remember that it's not you, but it's your OCD.