my girlfriends husband i think has it. He vacuums constantly can not see crumbs on the floor without vacuuming. He feeds her and doesn't want her to go to a gym or eat healthy but he goes 5 days a week. He eats the same thing for breakfast lunch and dinner. The shame of it is, that he is really nice but these things get in the way. What should she do?
2006-07-17 15:54:43 · 9 answers · asked by blondiebella 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
this man may have OCD, but it sounds more like he has control issues. it isn't normal to dictate to your spouse what he/she should eat or do. it doesn't sound like a healthy relationship. she may need to try counseling to find out how to cope with his issues. in all actuality, she needs to be more assertive. who cares what his problem is. his wife is the one with the problem (namely, him!).
2006-07-17 16:04:16 · answer #1 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untidy people have it too,I'm afraid.A lot of people that have messy homes have OCD.Yep,I'm one of them.It's not that there is no order,it's just that some of us hoard things.We get so much stuff and it's hard to make it fit.However,there are certain things I can't stand like dirty laundry on the floor or dishes with spots.I'm better than I used to be,but it shouldn't like this guy has it bad.He might need medication.It helps,sometimes,but I just had to get better on my own.I learned tricks to keep from being late for work by having to turn around halfway there because I didn't check things a certain amount of times.I don't know why he wouldn't want her to be healthy,though.That stymies me.
2006-07-17 23:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by kimberli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my best friends from high school (and a roommate in college) used to show signs of OCD. We always kind of joked around about it, but when I lived with her I began to really think she might have a mild case. The toilet paper had to go on the roll a certain way, and she had to keep all of her shampoo and conditioner bottles if they had even a drop left in them.
If your friend's husband's OCD is interfering with their lifestyle, I would think they need to go see a psychologist or counselor. There are many that specialize with OCD patients, and can help them to get over it.
2006-07-17 23:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by sillyoleme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a girl friend with OCD. she is a clean freek too! her poor kids could barely even play because their mom would be cleaning right behind them. she realized that she had a problem and sought help. when she is medicated she is SUPER and the obsessions aren't anywhere in sight! as a matter of fact, i went to her house earlier today and there were empty boxes stacked ALL OVER her living and dining room. (she's planning to move next summer). i really think she plans to live amongst the boxes as she packs them! one year ago a spot of dust made her anxious! the only thing your friend can do is ask her husband to seek help... make it clear he's driving everyone around him crazy with his "super clean" expectations!
2006-07-17 23:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by JayneDoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does she want to do anything? or is it just you? anyway, it sounds like he has more of a controlling nature rather than ocd. if your gf is happy then leave it...if she isn't then she needs to either suggest counseling for her husband and herself. . people like that (her husband) can be very unpredictable. if they are 'challenged' about their behavior they can re-act in a total defensive, to the point... of scary way. i had ocd and i don't think that's what he has.
good luck
2006-07-17 23:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OCD is a critical problem of psychiatry. It takes long time tratment to be cured. I know some person who have been suffering from OCD.
2006-07-17 23:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by Ovaga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should get checked out.i myself have ocd, not too extreme, but i find myself constantly washing my hands,or I'm always touching a corner or a door knob, and the arc in my foot always has to touch the ground when wet, but theres a few more things i always do. but he should see a specialist
2006-07-17 23:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by a black chick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it my room was spot less all the time thats how you can it has to be perfect even if you have done it a thousand times!
2006-07-17 22:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do but I don't I don't know you.
2006-07-17 22:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by jennifer h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋