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How to recognise the symptoms of Pure OCD, even though people display no visible compulsions – Business Insider Australia
Purely Obsessional OCD (Pure OCD or Pure O) is an often overlooked form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and tr…
- Pure OCD is a form of OCD where people have obsessions, but no visible compulsions.
- Whereas someone with typical OCD may display compulsions like obsessive cleaning or hoarding junk, people with pure OCD have mental compulsions like silent counting or repeating phrases in their heads.
- Pure OCD can be treated in similar ways to typical OCD, like with cognitive-behavioural therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy, and medication.
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