In this episode, you'll learn about...
- what the term "pure o" means
- my thoughts on whether "pure o" exists
- why there's such a controversy about the concept of "purely obsessional disorder"
- how therapists can approach someone who says they have "pure o"
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This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation. To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com, or nami.org.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://drmichaeljgreenberg.com/defining-rumination/
https://drmichaeljgreenberg.com/how-to-stop-ruminating/
http://www.chrissiehodges.com/about-chrissie
https://www.madeofmillions.com/articles/intrusive-thoughts-pure-o-dr-steven-phillipson-ph-d