New to the community!

[Shelsterbck]

Hi everyone,

I’m new to the community and wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with Pure ‘O’ (a rare but debilitating form of OCD) back in 2001. I actually suffered with all symptoms at 13 and was entirely too scared to tell my family and friends. I have a great deal of experience with this form of OCD and the treatment that came after diagnosis. I’m looking forward to being a part of this community!

[Mydogb]

Hello Shelsterbck hope your well! Welcome to the community!

[Shelsterbck in reply to Mydogb]

Thank you!!

[tri2befree]

Welcome to the community! I'm a pure O sufferer, as well, with particular ruminating around harm / false memory themes. I'm so sorry for your suffering, but I'm thankful to have you in this space with all I know you will bring!

[Shelsterbck in reply to tri2befree]

How long have you suffered from it? Are you taking anything for it? There are so many good books out there on our kind of OCD. One great one is Imp of the Mind and that, to me, is a perfect word for it....imp! Yep!

[Wheeloffortune]

Welcome!! I have pure o too. Violent intrusive thoughts and anxiety with rumination. I, too have had much success with ERP therapy.

[Shelsterbck in reply to Wheeloffortune]

Have you ever had ‘imaginal Therapy’? My doctor in Florida (who has also written work books that are awesome..Dr. Bruce Hyman) had me practice imaginal therapy and it was unbelievable. How long have you had this particular OCD?

[Wheeloffortune in reply to Shelsterbck]

No I’ve never heard of imaginal therapy. Glad it’s worked for you!! I’ve had pure o off and on for about 25 years.

[thyroidmom84]

Welcome! We’re so glad to have you!