Molly Lambert's Viral TikTok About POCD Changed Her Life, And Maybe Yours Too

Molly Lambert was the kid who hid her thoughts. Anxious since childhood in south London, she kept terrifying intrusive thoughts to herself until she was finally diagnosed with OCD and panic disorder in 2025, after struggling seriously since 2019. Her dad once asked her to write her fears down on paper, a small clue to how much she was holding in.

Last year, she started posting on TikTok about her experience. One video about POCD, a form of OCD centred on intrusive fears about being attracted to children, went viral far beyond her small following. The reaction was mixed. Gratitude from people who felt seen, accusations from others, plus TV and podcast appearances, meetings with MPs, and community groups she helped create for people affected by OCD.

POCD isn’t a separate disorder. It falls under OCD, and it’s one of the most stigmatised and least understood forms. That’s why Lambert’s story matters. OCD isn’t only cleaning and checking. A lot of it is internal, invisible, and exhausting. She still experiences intrusive thoughts today, but she no longer tries to solve every one.

Have you ever had intrusive thoughts you were too scared to share? Tell us in the comments.