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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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It feels like I used to get so many intrusive thoughts in the beginning but now it’s less it’s only thoughts like what if I’m a p what if I’m a p what if I’m lying to myself what if I’m in dentist truly in all this and it was all fake like I’m an imposter, now it’s just feelings and noticing :/ and I hate he feelings that come with it I’m really scared I am one I feel so alone :( I’m taking therapy but my therapist is not specialized in ocd and I don’t think she understands and I don’t want to bring it up bc I brought up a fear that what if I turn into my stepdad and she said “are you attracted to children?” And I said no but it was just an irrational thought that came after I started realizing the trauma that happened to me as a kid, and idk I’m scared to Start with a therapists here bc what if all this just makes it worse and it turns out I am what I fear all along.? :(
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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 didn’t know this but my Pure-O began when i was around 11/12 years old with a violent thought to hurt someone I love. This thought brought me tears. I tried supressing it, “praying” it away, thinking good things, distracting myself etc. But this thought always came back to haunt me. It was on/off for about 13 years. Just this past week, I recently got an image/thought of hurting someone I love and it scares me. I use smart devices to track my sleep and exercise and both devices show that my heart rate is much beyond what it should be. I have had difficulty sleeping the past 3 nights with very little REM and deep sleep because of this thought. I’m worried this could cause me to spiral. I feel anxious all day because I’m trying to avoid thinking this thought, but it keeps coming back. I’m waiting to book a call with a NOCD to see what my options are. I hope I can get effective treatment. 🥺🫶🏻
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