Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When the world talks about intrusive thoughts and taboo or harm-related fears in ways that miss the mark, people living with OCD can end up feeling misunderstood, ashamed, and even afraid that these unwanted, distressing thoughts could mean something about them.
This is not true. Intrusive thoughts are upsetting because they’re the opposite of what someone actually wants or intends to do. In this video, Tracie Ibrahim, LMFT, CST, breaks down common misconceptions like this one while sharing the facts on taboo OCD thoughts and themes, and answers questions from NOCD Community Members about how to understand and manage these thoughts.
At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD, and our therapists deeply understand all kinds of intrusive thoughts, no matter what they focus on. To learn more and get started, book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
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When the world talks about intrusive thoughts and taboo or harm-related fears in ways that miss the mark, people living with OCD can end up feeling misunderstood, ashamed, and even afraid that these unwanted, distressing thoughts could mean something about them.
This is not true. Intrusive thoughts are upsetting because they’re the opposite of what someone actually wants or intends to do. In this video, Tracie Ibrahim, LMFT, CST, breaks down common misconceptions like this one while sharing the facts on taboo OCD thoughts and themes, and answers questions from NOCD Community Members about how to understand and manage these thoughts.
At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD, and our therapists deeply understand all kinds of intrusive thoughts, no matter what they focus on. To learn more and get started, book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
Follow us on social media:
instagram.com/treatmyocd
twitter.com/treatmyocd
tiktok.com/@treatmyocd
