I have a friend who says he has OCD, and he rants a lot to try to prove his case!
Question: I have a friend who says he has OCD, and he rants a lot to try to prove his case when a!?
situation occurs!. It's irrational, repetitive and is an attempt to control the other person, and it's embarrassing!. He says there is only "one" situation!. He says it's ocd but not a problem for him!. I see it's a problem for me and for the public!. I sense that if there is one problem or embarrassing situation there may be more hidden ones!. He says it's not bad enough to get fixed!. He says his controlling should be listened to and that if not then it's considered disrespect!. What are your thoughts on this!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
A person with OCD does not need to rant about they rituals!. They just do it, regardless of whether you like it or not!. There would typically be more of a frustration, sadness, embarrassment, and/or anger when asked to supress rituals!.
Also, if it is OCD, it is serious, and it should be treated!.
Attempts to control others is not uncommon with people with OCD (ex!. they may try to force others to touch a door knob repeatedly), however, the WORST thing you can do is enable these sorts of irrational behaviors!.
I would suggest you talk to your friend about his behavior, if he continues, you may need to distance yourself from him until he gets help!.
Hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Also, if it is OCD, it is serious, and it should be treated!.
Attempts to control others is not uncommon with people with OCD (ex!. they may try to force others to touch a door knob repeatedly), however, the WORST thing you can do is enable these sorts of irrational behaviors!.
I would suggest you talk to your friend about his behavior, if he continues, you may need to distance yourself from him until he gets help!.
Hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I don't see how his symptoms fit OCD but I'm not a doctor!. No illness is an excuse to be rude!. He should see a psychologist and talk about it and perhaps take medication!. Prozac is a drug of choice for OCD!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
He just feels a need to be in control!. Let him sometimes, but if it's a big deal, he may not realize what he's doing!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ranting is not a symptom of OCD!. Sounds like a Personality Disorder to me!.!.!.and a very manipulative "friend"!. I'd change friends! kjlWww@Answer-Health@Com