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- 6y
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I have pure O and I like using that definition. I’ve had it for over 20 years and I do think it’s an elite form of ocd. Most people with pure O are abstract and normal ocd people don’t get it. Pure o is a beast and the worst of the worst. Please don’t categorize it
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ghostly, I can’t see a OCD therapist because: 1. Its an hour drive minimum. 2. Therapists want a minimum of about $200/session and that’s not something I can afford. Good points on it all being the same disorder. Unfortunately I really don’t have the confidence to see a therapist. My worries are being misdiagnosed, and hospitalized. My compulsion I’ve considered is writing a formal essay on why I’m not a bar person in order to convince them I’m not a bad person...
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- 6y
I’m sorry you can’t afford to see a therapist, that’s always very tough. I wish therapy was generally more accessible to everyone. :( Know that you’re not alone, though. OCD can be a very isolating illness, so it’s important to remember that there are a lot of people who know what you’re going through and understand. You can also consider looking at self directed CBT/ERP if you can. That’s partly what this app is designed for, but there are also a lot of books on the subject. The one my therapist gave me is called simply “The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”(3rd edition).
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I have pure o too. What do you struggle with
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I would recommend seeing an OCD specialist. Pure O isn’t its own diagnosis because Pure O isn’t actually any different from “regular” OCD. It’s all the same disorder. I know that some people don’t even like using the term “pure o” because it implies that it’s somehow different from more stereotypical OCD. It’s really not. The diagnosis for Pure O is just OCD. A specialist will know all about harm OCD and they won’t think you’re crazy. It’s a fairly common OCD theme.
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- 19w
Therapist put it on the table that I should see a psychiatrist that she recommends. I felt relief because maybe the psychiatrist can tell me what's wrong and the plan going forward but im scared because what if my symptoms vanish or i miraculously get better (i doubt it) then what if i've been making a mountain of a mole hill. Or what if i dont know how to express myself. im obviously not scared of getting better, but i just don't want to seem like im making people scramble to treat me and then it turns out theres nothing wrong. like what if i don't have OCD and im just making all this stuff up in my head. what if i just want something to stress about
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- 13w
(21+ ONLY: TRIGGER WARNING) I have therapy today and I’m nervous. I just started going to therapy and I really like my therapist. She talked to me about doing ERP and I’m really nervous about it. I’m scared to tell her the extent of my OCD, and my themes. I’m scared to tell her about my false memory OCD, because I’m scared that what I did was real and I’m just excusing it as false memory, although I have no memory of it. I’m scared that I am truly a monster and I’m using OCD as an excuse—and that she’ll find out and distance herself. I’m just scared that my whole world is gonna fall apart, all around me.
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- 12w
I finally found the courage to seek a psychiatrist last week, when I got there I was nervous for obvious reasons and felt a bit guilty. I met the doctor and don’t get me wrong he was very nice and knowledgeable in the bigger scope of mental health. Asked me questions of depression, anxiety, if I see things others don’t etc.. However, while we went through the assessment I did not receive a formal “diagnosis” and seemed as though he came to the determination what I have is general anxiety disorder. I don’t disagree, I know I have anxiety! However, when it came to the point where we were wrapping it up I had a “BUT WAIT” moment. I explained I was a part of an OCD community where I had previously been doing therapy to manage OCD. He asked “well why OCD?” I replied, “I have constant thoughts very repetitive thoughts that follow a theme and they are extremely persistent.” It was then I knew I couldn’t let down the walls and go into depth, as I knew he wouldn’t understand. To validate what I already knew, I said “I have constant fears and worries about my children, myself, and religion. I think about these things all day long. In order to free myself from the feeling I have to say a specific phrase or word in my head.” He said “well yea that’s normal to have worries and fears about your family, your religion” and so forth. The feeling of disappointment is an under statement, this is more than just “anxiety” this is something that I struggle with daily and to have a professional discredit my daily fight was off putting. Not his fault, it demonstrates the lack of knowledge for OCD and treatment many of us have to face. Sorry for the rant, sometimes we just have to advocate for ourselves.. 🌸
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