“Pure O” is not a formal mental health diagnosis. It refers to a form of OCD in which people may have compulsions that involve mental rituals more so than specific actions. Although pure obsessional ...

Luke Combs is lifting the veil on his lifelong battle with a “particularly wicked” form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The country music star recently opened up about his battle with Pure ...

When your mind focuses on the unthinkable—and won't let it go Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Pure O, also known as ...

My clients reach out to me for help when they are experiencing frightening or distressing intrusive thoughts or behaviors that seem to be out of their control. If you have been diagnosed and/or ...

Visit our podcast page to listen to "Take What Serves. Leave the Rest" and subscribe using your preferred podcast provider. Learn more at takewhatserves.podbean.com. Lauren Rosen started experiencing ...

What do you think of when you hear the term “OCD”? In pop culture, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder are often portrayed as meticulous to an extreme degree. They’re highly organized, ...

The compulsions are mostly mental. Source: Billion Photos/Shutterstock What is Pure O? Some people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) describe their symptoms as being purely obsessional, or ...

Luke Combs spoke candidly about his battle with obsessive compulsive disorder, explaining the ways it’s affected him since he was diagnosed at age 21. The country superstar, 35, spoke about his mental ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first choice of medication for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, healthcare professionals may recommend ...