r/PureOCD is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses ocd, pocd, false memory, intrusive thoughts, and fear.
For people dealing with and for those supporting with Purely Obsessive OCD. Come here to discuss, vent, and look for advice. We are not medical professionals in any way, just people who are interested in or have experienced PureO symptoms.
Popular Themes in r/PureOCD
#1
Advice Requests
: "for those who have pocd, i have a question"
6 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "pocd is really messing me up, i had really concerning thoughts last night and i don’t know what to do."
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/PureOCD
#1
Ocd
: "why Ocd gets louder at night."
21 posts
#2
Pocd
: "how real can Pocd false attraction feel THIS real?"
16 posts
#3
False Memory
: "obsessional fear that close family members are really predators/False Memory ocd. can anyone relate?"
9 posts
#4
Intrusive Thoughts
: "i think i attempted to act on Intrusive Thoughts when i was a kid prior to being diagnosed.."
9 posts
#5
Fear
: "obsessional Fear that close family members are really predators/false memory ocd. can anyone relate?"
5 posts
#6
Struggling
4 posts
#7
Advice
: "Need Advice"
4 posts
#8
Attraction
: "how real can POCD false Attraction feel THIS real?"
4 posts
#9
False Attraction
: "how real can POCD False Attraction feel THIS real?"
4 posts
#10
Relationship
: "28F with Relationship OCD seeking advice"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/PureOCD
#1
Discussions
: "for those who have pocd, i have a question"
8 posts
#2
Vent
: "My dad when I told him I have pure o"
7 posts
#3
Coping Skills
: "Need advice"
6 posts
#4
Therapy
: "unsure how to communicate the severity of my OCD"
3 posts
#5
Medication
: "Any sexual dysfunction from Trintellix?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/PureOCD
Yearly
+2k members(36.8%)
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Last updated: November 7, 2026