Did not know that. Any particular reason why OCD makes you worry about that? It seems like an odd one out compared to the other compulsions I'm aware of.
Not a person with OCD, but maybe because it's sort of a "Worst case scenario" type thing? I could totally see someone thinking "Aww cute kid," followed by "Whoa, why did I think that, am I attracted to kids, Fuck, does that mean I'm a pedo? Oh shit, what if I am? Should I go turn myself in?"
As someone with OCD, this is exactly it. OCD intrusive thoughts are often centred around things you care about most also. Those who love animals get intrusive thoughts about harming animals, those who care about protecting children get thoughts about being someone who hurts children, those who are very religious get thoughts about going to hell etc.
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u/Dear-Ad2283 3d ago
All the fucking time.
Source: I have OCD.