Luke Combs Opens Up About Living With 'Pure O' OCD

The country music star shares his decades-long struggle with a rare form of obsessive-compulsive disorder and his efforts to inspire others facing similar challenges.

Luke Combs revealed he has lived with 'Pure O,' a form of OCD characterized by intrusive thoughts without visible compulsive behaviors, since he was 12 years old.
He described his OCD as 'particularly wicked,' with thoughts that can include violent or existential themes, often leading to cycles of stress and rumination.
Combs experienced his worst flare-up in years during his recent Australian tour but shared that he has developed tools to manage the condition effectively.
The singer emphasized that it is possible to lead a successful, fulfilling life while dealing with mental health challenges and hopes to serve as an example for others, especially children.
Combs plans to use his platform to raise awareness about OCD and provide outreach to young people who may feel held back by the disorder.

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