“I have pure O, or pure OCD, a little-known type of obsessive-compulsive disorder,” she explained in Guardian Weekend. “People with pure O experience repetitive thoughts, doubts and mental ...

suffers from "Pure O", short for "purely obsessional", a form of OCD where the compulsions are hidden. For Rose, these mental rituals stem from intrusive sexual and violent thoughts.

With no outwardly observable compulsions, it’s often called Pure OCD, or Pure O. I won’t have this diagnosis – or the tools to help me get better – for a long time. I feel like I’m being ...

My clinical interests lay in the purely obsessive subtype of OCD (Pure-O OCD). Also, I have had much experience working with people who struggle with perfectionistic tendencies.

RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD. We also emphasize the importance of ...

George lives with a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) known as "Pure O". Standing for "purely obsessional", the condition prompts intrusive or unwanted thoughts, without the repetitive ...