An essential component of anxiety disorder is rumination. That is the constant and intense brooding about problems or perceived problems. It is the extreme version of simple worry and there is a name for it - Pure Obsessional OCD or "Pure O".
Now, there are several levels of worry. And I want to make clear that this is a very intense type of worry and anxiety tied to disturbing thoughts. In other words, if you ruminate about household chores this is not the same as having Pure O.
Pure Obsession is unlike simple worry in that it entails some specific characteristics. Here are a few.
- Intrusive thoughts of you harming loved ones.
- Recurrent thoughts of molesting children.
- Repeated thoughts of hurting people, such as running over pedestrians while driving.
- Disturbing mental images of various type.
Although traditionally we associate OCD with repetitive rituals, such as obsessive cleaning, in the case of Pure O there are no outward signs of obsession. This is a thought based manifestation of chronic anxiety (long breath).
First and foremost never rely on the internet for diagnosis. This podcast is informative in nature and not meant as a diagnostic guide. Always consult a medical professional for an accurate assessment.
That being said, it is important to know that there are names, labels, and information for virtually all anxiety related issues. In my experience when people can identify their problem it demystifies the source of their concern and it makes it somewhat easier to manage the problem.
So that’s what it is, how do you fix it? Treatment of Pure O is the same as it is for "regular" OCD and anxiety disorders in general. There is psychotherapy, specific therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, drug therapy, and a slew of natural alternatives.
To be honest Pure O is a tough cookie to crack. It is thought based and therefore there are no outward symptoms to treat. How do you heal the mind? Well if I knew I’d be rich, but for starters anxiety reduction must be of the utmost importance. Since it is the chronic anxiety and related mental fatigue that opens the door to Pure O.
The reason I decided to create a podcast on this subject is because there is some detail that I felt couldn’t be added in a short space. So instead of slogging through more text take a listen to the podcast and explore Pure O a little more.
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An essential component of anxiety disorder is rumination. That is the constant and intense brooding about problems or perceived problems. It is the extreme version of simple worry and there is a name for it - Pure Obsessional OCD or "Pure O".
Now, there are several levels of worry. And I want to make clear that this is a very intense type of worry and anxiety tied to disturbing thoughts. In other words, if you ruminate about household chores this is not the same as having Pure O.
Pure Obsession is unlike simple worry in that it entails some specific characteristics. Here are a few.
Although traditionally we associate OCD with repetitive rituals, such as obsessive cleaning, in the case of Pure O there are no outward signs of obsession. This is a thought based manifestation of chronic anxiety (long breath).
First and foremost never rely on the internet for diagnosis. This podcast is informative in nature and not meant as a diagnostic guide. Always consult a medical professional for an accurate assessment.
That being said, it is important to know that there are names, labels, and information for virtually all anxiety related issues. In my experience when people can identify their problem it demystifies the source of their concern and it makes it somewhat easier to manage the problem.
So that’s what it is, how do you fix it? Treatment of Pure O is the same as it is for "regular" OCD and anxiety disorders in general. There is psychotherapy, specific therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, drug therapy, and a slew of natural alternatives.
To be honest Pure O is a tough cookie to crack. It is thought based and therefore there are no outward symptoms to treat. How do you heal the mind? Well if I knew I’d be rich, but for starters anxiety reduction must be of the utmost importance. Since it is the chronic anxiety and related mental fatigue that opens the door to Pure O.
The reason I decided to create a podcast on this subject is because there is some detail that I felt couldn’t be added in a short space. So instead of slogging through more text take a listen to the podcast and explore Pure O a little more.
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.