There is no way of knowing for sure whether the unwanted thoughts are definitely OCD, but trying to find the answer to this question is part of the OCD trap. Katie: Since OCD has a tendency to attach itself to something that feels very important to you, and at odds with yourself, it can be hard to trust that these thoughts are coming from OCD and do not warrant any attention. How can you be 100% sure the obsessional thoughts are Pure O and not you? In short, the more certainty you strive for, the less certain you will feel. The more you try to stop the intrusions or reassure yourself that they are not true, the more they bother you. However, while these behaviours sometimes work in the short term, it is the compulsion to fight back against OCD that maintains its vicious cycle. counting, praying and repeating words or actions to stop the thoughts.seeking evidence and reassurance, to prove the thoughts are not true.To manage the distress, people carry out internal compulsions to stop the thoughts. They are, therefore, deemed ‘intrusive’, and tend to be distressing. The thoughts, images and sensations are at odds with the sufferer’s values and identity. These intrusions often, but not exclusively, revolve around sexuality, responsibility, violence, faith, health or romance. What is Pure O? Katie d'Ath Katie: Pure O is a term given to OCD where people have intrusive, unwanted and upsetting thoughts, images, urges or sensations, without any obvious behavioural compulsions. Understanding the symptoms of this debilitating condition can help sufferers discuss how they are feeling, feel supported in the workplace and access effective treatment. Those who suffer from it wish they were ‘a little bit OCD’, as once Pure O lays its roots in your mind, the repeated, intrusive and uncontrollable thoughts just keep growing until they have taken over your life. For OCD Awareness Week (13 to 19 October), Paul Carter from Civil Service HR interviewed leading OCD therapist Katie d’Ath to raise awareness of a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder known as Purely Obsessional OCD, or Pure O.
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