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[quote=Anonymous]It sounds like OCD with intrusive thoughts. Perhaps you’re experiencing a hormonal shift or life stressor/transition that’s triggering it. The important thing to recognize is that these are just thoughts, and they can’t hurt you. You’re probably less likely to rip your nails off than someone without this particular obsession, in all honesty.

Everyone has intrusive thoughts, to some degree, but people with OCD react to them with horror and dismay, while people withour OCD can let them go without internalizing them.

You mentioned you’ve had some intrusive thoughts in the past; it’s not unusual for OCD/anxiety to wax and wane. It’s also possible it’s related to post-partum anxiety that wasn’t addressed early on.

There’s a center for OCD treatment in Silver Spring, headed by Dr. Mancuso, I believe. They might be able to help you break this cycle; treatment is targeted and usually short-term.

I’m sorry this is causing you such stress. There’s help out there, for sure.[/quote]

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