Mild OCD and mostly compulsions

This is insightful. I've struggled to figure out what sub-type I have. I read something about Pure-O having an element of really difficult intrusive thoughts but I don't get intrusive thoughts or at least I don't think I do. I thought Pure-O was the opposite where you get the obsession but not necessarily the compulsion. Maybe it is Pure-O. I obsess about throwing things away, like something sentimental such a a shirt I loved or shoes. I would have to do a compulsion before I throw it out to 'savour' it one last time. I thought I had Just right but now I am not so sure. The closest I get to Just Right is in the compulsions themselves. They have to feel right. it's insane. I just want to stop it all. I didn't have these compulsions a few years ago. It came on during Covid and I am in my 50s. I have learnt that it is unusual for OCD to start later in life but I think i've always had it in various forms.

@AnthonyB71 - Maybe it is Pure O without disturbing intrusive thoughts. This - 'Hyper-awareness: obsessively monitoring sensations, emotions, or thoughts' . This is me. Shit.

Mostly in my head. I do them when I am leaving the house, leaving work and at meal time. Meal time is when the worst routines happen. Also at bedtime before I sleep. The compulsions are mental. Basically, I will think about a meal, then my family, then the things to be happy about. But those compulsions will re-trigger if I think of something bad after I finish the routine. Then I've got what i call 'afters'. Afters are things that can re-trigger a compulsion like if i touch a cats tail, step on a particular mat, have a particular thought (usually about death). To stop afters I will do some 'after' compulsion mantras or counting. My compulsions used to be worse. They were more elaborate and lengthy which was harder because there were a whole host of things I could not think about during the routine like death, colours red or black, old people, certain people I know. I somehow managed to simplify my routines a bit. It spikes on weekends and is easier mid week. This is because the more I am enthusiastic or excited about the worst are the compulsions. OCD is a joy thief and attacks the things you care about. I've also got this horrible phone thing I have to get control over. After I do a compulsion or a string of compulsions I have to pick up the phone before I get a notification. Recently it got worse. I have to pick up the phone, swipe it, put it back down all without thinking about death. It's terrible and makes the compulsions more difficult.

See above. What are yours?