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OCD.. causes??
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, dementia, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, personality disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, stress, transitions, and work problems.
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OCD.. causes??
by teamsupra, Feb 18, 2002 12:00AM
Can OCD be caused or worsened by verbal abuse? My husband has verbally abused me for 7 years now, and it seems like my OCD is getting worse. I have NOT be diagnosed with OCD, but it seems like I have symptoms of it. I feel that it is necessary to have a clean house, and it causes me grief to see dirt on the floors.. however, I can leave my house without obsessing over it. I have finally told my husband that he has to stop abusing me, which has caused me to feel better. I find it hard to tell him when he has hurt me, and I catch myself cleaning constantly to avoid him. When he goes out of town, I feel some sort of relief, and I am able to do what I want. My parents do not feel that I ever showed any signs of OCD when I lived at home. I always had a straight room, but the rest of my parent's house was pretty dirty, and I didn't realize it until my husband constantly pointed it out to me.
What causes OCD???
Thanks!
What causes OCD???
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Feb 18, 2002 12:00AM
, Feb 18, 2002 12:00AM
I think you gave yourself the answer in the body of your question. You clean to avoid. You avoid your husband, you avoid your anger, and you avoid your fear of speaking up and doing something about the abuse.
The cure is to continue to speak up and respect yourself. Counseling is recommended. You can start online with my MasteringStress program ( above) and then go to office counseling if that is required.
The cure is to continue to speak up and respect yourself. Counseling is recommended. You can start online with my MasteringStress program ( above) and then go to office counseling if that is required.
Member Comments (1)
by Keegan, Mar 09, 2002 12:00AM
Both of you should goto a marriage counselor. Tell him to clean for once! It is great you have a clean house. But, don't get upset with yourself if you see a spot of dirt. I know it's hard. Take care of yourself.
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