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This article was written for the SDC by psychologist and member @Jan A. Jan A. works part-time, taking on clients under the Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. She works with people of all ages, from children to seniors!

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition characterised by repetitive, ritualistic behaviours and thoughts. Sufferers feel obliged to engage in specific actions because they believe something terrible will happen if they do not. The behaviours become problematic when they interfere with the person’s everyday life and functions. For example, it is a healthy practice to wash one’s hands after activities such as cleaning or gardening. However, when a person washes their hands every 10 minutes because they fear they (or a loved one) will become fatally ill if they do not, then that behaviour enters the realm of OCD.

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[BellaB18]

When the black dog creeps in l start cleaning more than l normally would. I do the same jobs every day. But when the black dog has a hold l do more house work than needed. My brain is like a unturned radio it never stops changing thoughts.
A few members in the family say l have OCD it's not funny at all. It's my way of coping with stress, anxiety and upsets.My heart goes out to people who have uncontrollable OCD.
Kind regards to all Vicki

 

[DLHM]

I’ve heard jokes made about people with OCD but to those who are genuinely assessed with the condition, there’s nothing funny about it. Also affecting those who live with a person with OCD. Live can be hellish for all.

 

[BellaB18]

I’ve heard jokes made about people with OCD but to those who are genuinely assessed with the condition, there’s nothing funny about it. Also affecting those who live with a person with OCD. Live can be hellish for all.

Very very true nothing funny about it. It is really because you feel you have no control and what your OCD is it feels like it's the only thing you can control.
Kind regards to all Vicki

 

[Ebby]

Very very true nothing funny about it. It is really because you feel you have no control and what your OCD is it feels like it's the only thing you can control.
Kind regards to all Vicki

l am guilty of having everything in a certain place and l have so many screw top jars l don't know what to do with l just don't like throwing things away that can be useful

 

[BellaB18]

l am guilty of having everything in a certain place and l have so many screw top jars l don't know what to do with l just don't like throwing things away that can be useful

Oh bless you my husband is the same. He keeps things any little thing. You never know when l will need that. He has a habit of lining objects up. It drives me crazy but l don't say anything, because it is his little thing and l would not change him.
Kind regards Vicki

 

[Macarj]

l am guilty of having everything in a certain place and l have so many screw top jars l don't know what to do with l just don't like throwing things away that can be useful

For forty years I never threw screws away, items were to be thrown out I removed all the screws now retired for the last 13 years and I have easily used most of the screws my hobby is woodworking

 

[Ebby]

Oh bless you my husband is the same. He keeps things any little thing. You never know when l will need that. He has a habit of lining objects up. It drives me crazy but l don't say anything, because it is his little thing and l would not change him.
Kind regards Vicki

Thats sweet and of course you wouldn't neither would l

 

[Ebby]

For forty years I never threw screws away, items were to be thrown out I removed all the screws now retired for the last 13 years and I have easily used most of the screws my hobby is woodworking

You see they did come in useful after all lol