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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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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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My name is Abbey and I’m a 14 year old girl struggling with OCD, I don’t like to say my OCD is severe but it’s the truth. I haven’t been officially diagnosed but I’m still being treated for it kinda via medication by my doctor. The reason I’m nervous about starting my therapy journey is I’m worried the therapist won’t understand what im saying or take it the wrong way and think I’m a bad person even though I know I’m a good hearted person. If you have any tips to overcome my fear of therapy please share! ✌️🧡
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i’m terrified to get a diagnosis. What if it’s not actually OCD??? I made a list of reasons why i think so and then i think what if im lying and i actually don’t do this stuff and am just dramatic and i just want to have OCD so then my thoughts are justified?? I have struggled in the past year with Pocd & Rocd and then also some bits of thinking im constantly in danger or being watched? I’m scared.
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(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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