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Good afternoon
OCD is an anxiety disorder that has been around for decades. Some think genetics or chemical imbalances are the cause for the disease. Its important to see a doctor and follow through with your plan of treatment. If not, or in some cases, despite treatment people find it difficult to control impulses.
However, treatment over the years have improved so I would recommend professional assistance.
be well and work hard to lesson the stressors.
Rox
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Wow! I am a bit puzzled about so many upbeat, cheerful comments. My husband of many years has OCD and it has definitely effected our relationship. He is in denial about his mental illness and acknowledges that depression is the only diagnosis that applies to him. I have found it necessary to take control of our finances and even the car so that we do not wind up with no money. He has been treated for 9 years and has only gotten worse. His counselors do not offer group therapy, perhaps because of his very strong denial that anything is wrong. Since he does not seem to benefit from the help he has received, I am seeking support for myself in dealing with this situation.
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Roxy, greetings. Thank you for your response. Yes, I have heard about and read about genetics and chemical imbalances, ect. I hope to encourage my loved one to check OCD out and then hopefully a doctor visit will occur. I am not even at first base in even speaking to this person and have been instructed not to by her spouse. So, I will have to listen carefully to any "guidance from above' and proceed with caution. It is of great importance that I do not, by my actions or statements, move this person away from a healthy relationship with me 🙂