Hy1233 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 How best can I support someone with OCD? What methods work? Should I comment on compulsions? Should I aid compulsions? Should I ignore them? My partner does not want to take meds and is desperate to ‘starve the beast’ but lately he has been trying to conquer it and I think it’s becoming a little overwhelming. Link to comment
taurean Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just click on the link to OCD information or OCD-UK the charity. From the website revealed. click on "overcoming OCD". Loads of guidance and help, plus books available from the shop. Link to comment
Gemma@OCDUK Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi Hy1233 A lot of people find learning more about OCD helps them so read a self-help book like Break Free from OCD https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/ or a self-help book aimed at loved ones specifically like How Can I Help? by Lauren Callaghan https://www.ocduk.org/shop/how-can-i-help/ Lauren also did a presentation at our online conference last year that you can watch here https://www.ocduk.org/conference/conference-map/family/helping-family-member-with-ocd/ which might offer some tips. Has your partner tried accessing any therapy on the NHS? It can be very hard to tackle OCD on your own. Gemma Link to comment
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