My boyfriend checks every time he reverses if he has run anyone over, he also cecks if his telephone is dialing out, if taps are dripping and if there is dirt on his clean clothes! I believe he is showing signs of OCD but need help on how to over comes these habits. He recently went under open heart surgery and I believe these habits might have stemmed from the anxiety of that but now need to know how to overcome them. Your help is much appreciated.
2007-12-21 03:12:24 · 6 answers · asked by Pegglet 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Does he notice that he does these things? First I would talk to him. Then have him talk to a professional. I have it and it is very frustrating. It sounds that he does have it but a pyshoclogist can really help him. Either with medicine or with therapy.I havent tried yet but I am going this week. We will see how it goes
Its not a big deal if it doesnt interfere with your every day life.
He could be suffering from anxiety as well from the surgery and all which could be making the ocd worse
Here is a link I found informative
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/DS00189/DSECTION=2
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7415
2007-12-21 03:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am OCD but i seem to cope. There is really nothing you can do..... just go with the flow! I know it can be annoying my whole family thinks I am annoying when I do things like that!
2007-12-21 11:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could ask his doctor about anafranil medication,one of the best around for ocd symptoms
2007-12-21 13:07:02 · answer #3 · answered by mr.bigz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it keeps me answering questions on this website, even though I know I should get a life, but I can't help it! ;)
2007-12-21 12:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what you describe, it could be signs of OCD, or that and something else too.
2007-12-21 11:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know just how he feels.
2007-12-21 11:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by seahorse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋