Pure O, short for purely obsessional OCD, is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where people experience intrusive thoughts without physical

Samantha Sullivan, MSW, LICSW

‘Pure O’ OCD Test: Do I have ‘Pure O’ OCD? 

Intrusive thoughts are a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when they are repetitive, distressing, and lead to physical or mental compulsions.

April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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A pesar de las incontables peleas dentro de la jaula, la pelea más dura que he enfrentado ha sido fuera del ring, contra el el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC).

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