12-06-2015, 09:32 PM
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When my first wasband worked away and I was left with two toddlers in a highrise flat,I got very lonely and bored. I became so obsessed with tidying I had to measure the spaces between ornaments on shelves and if anyone visited I couldn't wait for them to go so I could plump up the cushions. Thankfully didn't last, went to live in Africa and all thoughts of keeping things clean went awol!13-06-2015, 11:18 PM
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I´m still trying to break myself of the most stupid thing ever.......coloured plastic clothes pegs. I never even realised I was so obsessive about them until a friend mentioned it, years ago now, I had to use matching colours on each item being put on the clothes line. Even now I find it difficult to use two different coloured pegs on an item, I actually force myself to use odd colours. Of course if I was sensible (which I´m not) I would buy clothes pegs all the same colour.
13-06-2015, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by clumsy
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I´m still trying to break myself of the most stupid thing ever.......coloured plastic clothes pegs. I never even realised I was so obsessive about them until a friend mentioned it, years ago now, I had to use matching colours on each item being put on the clothes line. Even now I find it difficult to use two different coloured pegs on an item, I actually force myself to use odd colours. Of course if I was sensible (which I´m not) I would buy clothes pegs all the same colour.
Luv it, clumsy.
13-06-2015, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by clumsy
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I´m still trying to break myself of the most stupid thing ever.......coloured plastic clothes pegs. I never even realised I was so obsessive about them until a friend mentioned it, years ago now, I had to use matching colours on each item being put on the clothes line. Even now I find it difficult to use two different coloured pegs on an item, I actually force myself to use odd colours. Of course if I was sensible (which I´m not) I would buy clothes pegs all the same colour.
Oh clumsy i'm the same with the clothes peg colour matching thing, i've been trying to get off it for a while now..
14-06-2015, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by clumsy
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We could always start a clothes peg anonymous group Suzuki Sue
14-06-2015, 02:14 PM
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"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a terrifying illness that affects the whole family. It can be frustrating, exhausting and scary for everyone - family, friends and carers be they parents, siblings, spouses or children.The most important thing to remember is that while Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a chronic illness, it is treatable medical condition that can certainly be overcome.
Many family, friends and carers of a person with OCD are often unaware of how best to help their loved one. The illness can be very confusing for all involved and can put a strain on family relationships. OCD can certainly interfere with daily functioning of the family, sometimes causing resentment and feelings of anger.
OCD can also put a strain on marriages and family life by creating emotional and financial burdens.
It can be especially difficult for children. If you are a parent of a young person with OCD, they may feel that they are going mad or that they are the only one who feels this way. Whilst reassurance for OCD is not recommended, reassuring the sufferer that they are loved and not alone, and reminding them of the fact that the illness can be beaten, should be a regular occurence."
The above is certainly true but having a close family member who has been a severe disorder sufferer it is proving to be difficult to overcome, it is best to remember there is no cure just remission and the condition can/will be brought back again by stress. My family member who suffers from this condition calls it mental handcuffs and at its worst there was over a year when leaving the house was traumatic.
14-06-2015, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Victors Mate
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"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a terrifying illness that affects the whole family. It can be frustrating, exhausting and scary for everyone - family, friends and carers be they parents, siblings, spouses or children.The most important thing to remember is that while Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a chronic illness, it is treatable medical condition that can certainly be overcome.
Many family, friends and carers of a person with OCD are often unaware of how best to help their loved one. The illness can be very confusing for all involved and can put a strain on family relationships. OCD can certainly interfere with daily functioning of the family, sometimes causing resentment and feelings of anger.
OCD can also put a strain on marriages and family life by creating emotional and financial burdens.
It can be especially difficult for children. If you are a parent of a young person with OCD, they may feel that they are going mad or that they are the only one who feels this way. Whilst reassurance for OCD is not recommended, reassuring the sufferer that they are loved and not alone, and reminding them of the fact that the illness can be beaten, should be a regular occurence."
The above is certainly true but having a close family member who has been a severe disorder sufferer it is proving to be difficult to overcome, it is best to remember there is no cure just remission and the condition can/will be brought back again by stress. My family member who suffers from this condition calls it mental handcuffs and at its worst there was over a year when leaving the house was traumatic.
He's in the other bedroom indefinitely he say's, and acts like a spoilt brat, he thinks everyone's against him and won't let anything drop if
there's something that someone said, that he didn't like?
I said to her he needs help maybe from the doctor or a psychiatrist as it's all ongoing. But he's stubborn and gets angry.. what can she do?
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