PURE O, OCD and Anxiety Disorders
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Is “PURE O” a form of OCD or another form of anxiety
symptom? What are these aggressive, sexual and violent thoughts? How are they formed? What can you do about them? PURE O is often thought to be a form of OCD but Charles Linden explains why it is so different and what to do about it.
http://www.thelindenmethod.co.uk
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October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
So much of what I …
So much of what I suffer some is undoubtedly induced by anxiety disorder, but so much of what I sense feels as if it is something much more menacing.
Any advice or insights? (I intend to purchase your program, by the way.)
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Dear Charles,
To …
Dear Charles,
To put it succinctly, I suffer from obtrusive thoughts which concern absurd notions (for example, I worry that I might be living in some sort of unreal world that I can never escape), which generates an unbelievable level of anxiety. I also worry about stabbing myself or leaping to my death from the top of a tall edifice (I can no longer stand by a ledge). And, addtionally, I feel cut off from myself, like I am some sort of personality-less entity.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Safety seeking …
Safety seeking behaviours are powerful and intrusive but 100% curable; we’ve proved that many thousands of times. Take care. Charles
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I disagree that the …
I disagree that the subconscious rumination is ‘aimed at’ anything though, I just think it is simply another extension of ‘what if’ safety seeking’ behaviours typical of all anxiety sufferers; it serves no purpose UNLESS a REAL threat is present and it addresses those directly in the flight or fight response.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I MUST make these …
I MUST make these videos based on COMMON BELIEFS, otherwise they become far too confusing for the average person – I am sure you understand that.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Whilst I agree with …
Whilst I agree with your explanation from a psychological perspective 100%, my video was created to fall in line with the common definitions of OCD and Pure O which say that the difference is distinguished by the absence in PHYSICAL compulsions.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Pure O sufferers …
Pure O sufferers PLEASE READ! I don’t agree with the emphasis on the distinction between Pure O and OCD. You say that Pure O is not a type of OCD because there are no physical displays of compulsive behaviour. But compulsions can be performed cognitively! Constant rumination is a cognitive compulsion aimed at neutralising inappropriate / irrational obsessions. E.g., going through every minute detail of a past experience is a cognitive ‘checking’ behaviour to reduce anxiety about the experience.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Thank Charles for …
Thank Charles for this video I really thought I was going crazy an I thought I was the only one having these problems. Now I just need to learn how to control my anxiety.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
but why do we get …
but why do we get sexual offensive and horrible type of thoughts?
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Your preset levels …
Your preset levels of morality and spirituality should suffice! We are trying to remove INAPPROPRIATE anxiety NOT your appropriate emotions and reactions. Removing your inappropriate anxiety will simply return you to your ‘birth preset’. Charles
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I’ve always had …
I’ve always had high levels of anxiety that interfere with my life; I put this down to a general panic disorder of unspecified form. But, dating someone with OCD, I did some research into the condition and it seems a more probable cause ; I thought for a while I was going schizophrenic with all the internal dialogue. I know the ‘cure’ is to not care about my religion & sexuality but i don’t want to not care about my health (what if something IS wrong?) or morality (what if i DO hurt someone?).
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Hi Charles, I’m 14 …
Hi Charles, I’m 14 and a diagnosed sufferer of Pure O or HOCD in other terms.
Basically what you’re telling us is that we need to change our way of thinking in order to remove the thoughts?
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
my daughter of 8 …
my daughter of 8 has just developed this pure o , after watching this it allmakes sence, now i can start helping her
thanks
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
maximuspookie, you …
maximuspookie, you have to ask yourself if you are doing everything correctly.. all of the pillars need to be erected with not a single one ignored or done halfway. I even wrote it out and put it on my bedroom wall when I was curing myself. Whenever in doubt, always ask yourself if you are doing everything. I know it might take time and effort, but this is about the only thing it takes. It took me about 6 months, and I was REALLY BAD, but eventually it erased it all.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Charles, thank you …
Charles, thank you for you reply. I have contacted support a few times. The reply I usually receive is what are you doing with the 9th. pillar. That does not really help much I’m afraid.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
The support is very …
The support is very timely but I’m just asked what I’m doing with pillar 9.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Pure O is formed in …
Pure O is formed in the same way as OCD as a result of the ‘risk assessmen’ acrried out in the flight or fight response, so from that point of view, it is caused by the same mechanism BUT the only difference is that OCD causes the necessity to carry out the compulsions… same cause, different manifestation! Ultimately though, it doesn’t matter, they are both symptoms of high anxiety and can be erased by removing the subconscious anxious habit that fuels them. Charles
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Maximus, are you …
Maximus, are you doing it correctly though! Like all learning processes they have to be structured and constant BUT MORE THAN THAT if you aren’t swinging the racket the right way, you won’t hit the ’sweet spot’. Do you know what I mean? Doing it correctly is VITAL… which is why we provide our support staff!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
You’re welcome!
You’re welcome!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
This is a very …
This is a very informative video. Thank you for posting it!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Hello Charles Thank …
Hello Charles Thank you for this video now i know im not crazy! 1 night i got scared in my room because i thought i saw a ghost (which was the car head lights reflection on my wall) and i had awful thoughts of gouging my eye out? I got really scared cause it felt so real like i was going to do this. Everytime my eye itched and i scratched it i panicked. Eating was the worst when i used a fork i even felt depersonalization during the times.These days i have been feeling better although depressed.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Hello Charles. You …
Hello Charles. You mention that you were free from pure O within 2 days and anxiety in a few weeks. I have not had the same success and I am apart of the Linden Method. I envy your success.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Why do you think …
Why do you think Pure “O” isn’t form of OCD? With Pure “O” we have 1.Recurring, Frightening thought=obsession and 2. Mental rumination, finding the escape route or answer to bring anxiety down=compulsion. Please tell us what you think about it? Thank You.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Hi, Charles I don’t …
Hi, Charles I don’t know English well but I hop you can undestand what I want to say. I have been suffering of anxiety for 7 years and OCD for about 1 1/2 year. I took Lorazepan for 6 months but I stopped taking it 1 year ago with the help of the homeopathy. I also have the Linden method which I’m trying to put in practice because I’m suffering of unwanted, terribles, and disturbing thoughts and I’m feeling so bad. Ok my question is if I can continue taking the homeopathy while I feel better.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
No, never. Once the …
No, never. Once the core anxiety is removed, these intrusive thoughts CAN’T exist. They, like all anxiety symptoms, are caused by the inappropriate anxiety level… once that is gone, so are the thoughts.