I'm having thoughts of hurting people

Wasn't too sure where to post this, but as I was diagnosed with OCD, I thought to myself this would be a good place to post this.

I used to have thoughts about hurting people, and even killing them. I even once had a dream that I killed my brother. Now it's happening again.

Especially when I'm angry, I get thoughts that I want to hurt people (or the one making me angry). I even sometimes would be sitting there just doing whatever, and I would get non-stopping thoughts about killing someone, as if I was living the moment.

I get thoughts that I want to hurt people so much and make them suffer so bad. I'm almost living those thoughts, and it's not pleasant. Although in all honesty, in real life I'm a very kindhearted person, and many people have told me this.

I'm afraid one day I will lose my mind and do something like that, God forbid. Should I be worried too much about this? Should I bring this up to my therapist? Because I never did. And the reason is stupid. Well... I'm afraid they will think I'm crazy or a criminal and I will get jailed or something like that.

You should absolutely bring this up with your therapist. Since they know you have OCD, they will not be in the least bit surprised to hear you say it. Its standard thought processes for people with OCD.

Now, in having said this, i have just removed a huge opportunity for your personal growth. Never mind, you will be fine and find relief by telling your therapist. They will not report you to the authorities.

You should tell your therapist everything that troubles you, always. Its the way therapy works. Facing your fears, opening up to a trusted person. Sharing your inner self. Its very liberating and healing.

I went through this for about two months - totally ocd. This theme attacked me because it was something so against my character...I would never hurt anybody ever, but IT FELT LIKE I WOULD. I thought i was becoming psycho, crazy, a murderer, but after a while my brain said, "Hey, im not going to worry about this every single minute of the day if its not going to happen," and thats what usually happens with OCD - the brain gets bored, and the obsession diminishes.