Pedophilia Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD) is a form of OCD that involves intrusive thoughts and fears about being attracted to children. It is a highly distressing and stigmatized condition that can significantly impact an individual’s mental health and daily life. While the exact cause of POCD is still unknown, there are specific triggers that can worsen … Read more

One of the hardest things about living with POCD is a deep-seated fear that the obsessions are true. This is true with all types of intrusive thoughts, but due to the particular nature of the thoughts in POCD, if they were real, it would mean you were a paedophile. Most people cannot talk openly about … Read more

Having obsessive thoughts about children is such a difficult thing, but, if you also struggle with the misconception that you might be in denial and not know it, this adds another painful layer to your suffering. I decided to write this article as I have worked extensively with the many manifestations of OCD throughout my … Read more