"Pure O" OCD: Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Paperback – January 2, 2023

From the first pages in "Pure O" OCD I knew I was reading the right book. And that's key to those of us with OCD - that moment of resonance; when something's explained in a way that lands, that feels true to our own personal experience. Ask anyone with OCD: finding something that resonates is the ultimate medicine. We are all seeking it, all the time.My Pure O OCD 'type' is tricky, sticky and icky, and it's very rarely addressed in any self help or therapeutic literature. But in Chad LeJeune's book, "Pure O" OCD , it is addressed, in many ways and in every chapter. LeJeune tells the stories of his clients, really breaking down common themes, in a far more detailed way than I've ever found in non fiction on OCD.LeJeune delves deep into cognitive fusion - which felt like a tonic for my hyperactive soul. His examples are atypical, like Pure O examples usually are, and for once I felt like I was getting the full picture of what my brain is going through from obsession to compulsion and all of it in between. It's the in between that LeJeune has a brilliance for and deep experience with. Everyone's OCD is so personal and unique, and LeJeune's translation and understanding is beyond that of most people in this field. He gets into the 'weirder' experiences we Pure O's need to hear about.I could go on about something in every chapter as there are many dog eared pages and pencil highlights as I'm on my second read, but the chapter I'd like to comment on for review is Chapter 5 , 'Song of Myself.' This chapter goes deeper into the concept of 'self' in relation to OCD and it was profoundly enlightening for me. LeJeune's secret sauce as a leading OCD therapist comes through in every chapter, but in this chapter in particular, it's brilliant. He explores the conceptual and contextual sense of self. We learn early on to tell ourselves things like "It's not ME, it's my OCD" but that barely scrapes the surface of the fruitful comprehension offered by LeJeuene in this chapter and throughout this book. I'm no new comer to OCD, having been a speaker and advocate at OCD conferences and support groups for many years, and my sincere hope is for everyone with OCD and all OCD therapists will read and use this book and use it as a tool and guide.

If you are like me and are on a journey to see what exactly is the root of your mental suffering, this might just be the book for you. I've spent countless hours (years really) reading and searching google for answers related to my anxieties and it wasn't until I came across this book that I am beginning to ever so slightly see the light. Regardless of whether or not you have OCD or SAD or neither of the two- this book will speak to every one of us who have thoughts that are running wild. Every book I've read related to anxiety has seemingly spoken to everyone but me, except for this one.

I’m only half way through but feel obliged to write a review. I’m shocked this book isn’t more popular. It’s an absolutely awesome read just full of useful materials for people for anxiety or OCD, can’t recommend enough.

Dr. LeJeune is a true thought leader in his field. The book gives incredible background on the topic, filled with stories from sufferers. It’s impossible not to see parts of yourself in them. He then gives step-by-step instructions for cognitive de-fusion that actually work. This is required reading for anyone with anxiety or OCD. I’m a 34 yo male with “pure O” and his methods have changed my life.

I like that this book was not written for medical professionals, and is very easy to understand. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for some tools to help manage OCD symptoms.

Reading this book really helped me out of a dark place dealing with obsessive intrusive thoughts. I hope it does the same for you :)

I listened to this on audiobook then bought the paperback because it is that good and I wanted to take notes and memorize the strategies here.The printing for the book is perfectly fine for the majority of the book and is actually on high quality pages. However, the end of my book has pages that are SHORTER than the normal pages, beginning page 187. It is not a huge portion of the book and mostly still readable aside from what the machine cut off, but I didn’t ever buy a book that had pages cut literally shorter than those in the rest of the book. Was disappointed in this but I am hesitant to return it because I love the book itself.

Pages are missing printing. I already wrote in the book so I cannot return it.The content is confusing at times. I've had to reread sections to grasp the concept. I'm not sure how this got such high reviews. I've read less academic books on OCD that got the point across and explained it in plain English. An anxiety book shouldn't cause it.