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Ruminations of harming others is actually a common rumination for people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westendconsultationgroup.com\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder\">OCD<\/a>. It has been a joy to successfully treat my patients with this illness so they can start enjoying and experiencing normal interactions with the ones they love.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Medical Disclaimer:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Please remember that all medical information provided in this post must be considered educational only.&nbsp; This blog should not be relied upon as a medical judgement and does not replace a medical professional\u2019s judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or condition for a given patient.&nbsp; We will do our best to provide you with information that may help you make your own health care decisions. Please do not follow any instructions or information without first consulting with your physician or mental health provider.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What a joy to hear from my patient today that she is able to &#8220;just be a normal mom.&#8221; She had struggled with ruminations for years of thoughts that she would harm others. She couldn&#8217;t enjoy closeness with her children as she was afraid she would harm them. 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