Intrusive Thoughts: An Entrepreneur Takes On The Pain And Stigma Of Mental Illness

Aaron Harvey is using his digital know-how to build awareness of Pure OCD.

It started when I was 13 years old. My mom was throwing a party and called us inside from playing basketball to join the fun. As I entered my bedroom to put away the ball, I saw a young child sleeping in my bed. Careful not to wake him, I tiptoed toward the bathroom. And that's when it happened: I had a violent thought about harming the child, too terrible for me to share here. It felt like a thousand razor blades took flight in my stomach.

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