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Topic Title: Ocd or Pure O?
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robynmfg said 5 years, 6 months ago:
I have intrusive thoughts but sometimes I think it’s worse than that. Even when I’m just watching tv I’ll have horrible things going through my head about bad things happening to myself or my loved ones. I’m 14 years old and I’ve been dealing with OCD for 1 and a half years. I’m currently in cbt at Camhs and it’s startung to help. I’m also on antidepressants that I think are working. Although I’m seeking mental help i still feel as though I have something much worse than ocd. Like maybe pure O.
I hope someone can help me? Thank you
jennifer1722 said 5 years, 6 months ago:
I'm sorry you're suffering from OCD but well done for asking for help and starting CBT. I think you're a bit confused about what 'pure O' is though! It's not a thing worse than OCD, it's just a term used to describe the type of OCD where the compulsions are 'invisible'. This means you do the compulsions in your head, such as counting, rather than external compulsions, such as cleaning. It's all OCD though and it's all treatable with CBT.
Have you told your therapist about your intrusive thoughts? They will be able to help you work out what you do that's feeding them so you can resist those internal compulsions too. If you'd like more help with this please email the youth helpline youthhelpline@ocdaction.org.uk