Posted: 10/14/05 - 02:00 Post subject: Questions about OCD
Hello. I have some questions about my husband’s health. You see, he was always a bit nervous man and never peaceful and calm but I got used on this with years being with him.
But lately I have noticed that things get lost of control. Several times I have caught him washing his hands for hours. He, once even drive and drive around the block several times just to be sure he didn’t leave light or TV on.
So, I started to think he has maybe developed some disorder. I don’t know anything about it but one friend told me it is called obsessive-compulsive disorder. Any ideas what this could be?
I know some facts about this disorder you have mentioned because my good friend has been diagnosed with it last year.
I believe your husband definitely developed this disorder because I have recognized some symptoms.
Obsessive-Compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder and it’s characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts or behaviors. This isn’t so serious disorder but the real threat is that not so many people contact their doctors over this. There is no single, proven cause of OCD. The crucial thing you should know about this disorder is that you have to talk with your husband to seek some professional mental help because it is completely treatable.
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