Positive Space
The Most Repugnant of Repugnant Thoughts: Pedophile OCD (or, POCD)
I’ve recently met several new clients who presented with the same heartbreaking, terrifying illness: POCD. While most Americans have heard the term “OCD” and are familiar with at least some of the disorder’s symptoms, few people have ever heard of POCD, or Pedophile OCD. As the name implies, Pedophile OCD involves intrusive thoughts of such a repulsive nature that clients often wait years before seeking treatment.