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Well, if a person with OCPD doesn't want to get better, or is in denial, you have two choices: live with him and avoid him, or leave, depending on your financial position. My sister's husband has a family history, along with his children and grandchildren, some who are medicated, and others who do not attempt to get better. My late husband was undiagnosed, but his OCD was evident and he died at a young age 71. He lived in denial for fifty years of marriage. There were other serious problems as well. My brother-in-law went to the University hospital doctor and then gave up and literally drove his wife insane with his disorder. His daughters are alcoholics and very compulsive. At this point you can only be kind and don't blow up at his rages, and you can just leave the room, as I did.
Yes, I had a bag packed as well, but I always came home at night because I knew he "owned me." God has blessed me with a very peaceful life and I don't allow any person to use controlling behavior with me. I have dumped friends, ignored relatives, and left churches because I want to be free of the conditions of OCD. It often declines into dementia and you can look forward to continued misery. I have known two success stories, with medication and behavior therapy which needs to continue for years. Love will not win the war over this disease if it continues into adulthood from childhood without medication.
It probably was a decision of the Mayo Clinic that they could not help him at this point. However, I have read literature from Mayo that they believe Narcissism can be cured or controlled with therapy, and after many years of study and being in a support group, I decline to agree. We are talking co-morbidity here. Dorisena

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I am new to this site and was pleased to see a group that discusses OCPD. I am married to a man for 60 years who was only diagnosed with OCPD about 5 years ago. He is on an anti depressant and an anti anxiety med. He has also recently been diagnosed with MID. It has not been a happy life, due to his VERY difficult personality. He is very controlling and verbally abusive. I stayed with him (for the kids)... and then when I had a chance in 1985, I was too insecure about my own financial future and he had told me once that if I left him, he would kill me!!! My working life gave me some measure of freedom from him, but now being retired for 15 years, I am under his control every day. I do get out with friends, but usually am harassed about leaving him alone... Having gained self confidence from a therapist, I now do more for myself than ever, but it is a very difficult day to day life. Since his diagnosis of MID, he is even more controlling. His memory is declining quickly, but he continues to fight that he is right.... He's not.. He is a Narcissist, which is possibly a bi-product of OCPD. All three of our children suffered because of his behavior and 2 of the 3 live 2000 miles away.. I pray that I get to have a few years free of him before I die..