Unwanted thoughts, unwanted feelings, and OCD

Question

A question about the nature of thoughts:

My OCD makes it really hard for me to tell which thoughts I have are normal and which ones aren’t.

I’m constantly worrying that I am morally culpable for something that happened in my mind.

A thought or feeling will rise automatically, or without my full consent. Typically something ego-dystonic, that contradicts my values and morals.

It’s not just intrusive thoughts, either. I’m obsessing over all kinds of things in my mind. Feelings and emotions will pop up that feel inappropriate or immoral to me. The thoughts, feeling, sensations, urges, etc. that pop up automatically, are intimidating to me, because they feel indicative of a larger problem.

I’d appreciate some wisdom and insight on this.

Posted Jun 13, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC

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