Weird Intrusive thoughts when I’m shopping

Need support/advice

I have OCD and I’m kinda confused about this.

When I’m in stores I sometimes get thoughts like “you could just steal this” or similar stuff. It doesn’t always feel like the usual OCD fear thoughts, sometimes it feels more like my brain is saying I want it or am curious about it

But I don’t actually want to do it and it goes against my values. I usually feel uncomfortable and immediately snap out of it

Does it mean I actually want it, or can intrusive thoughts feel like that too?

Posted May 28, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC

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