Am I Dating A Neat Freak Or Do They Have OCD?
About this episode
The episode discusses the distinction between neatness and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in relationships.
Today we're continuing our "Am I Dating A..." series, this time talking about one of the most misunderstood and misused labels in the mental health field: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What is the line between neatness and true OCD? How do you differentiate between distressing symptoms of repetitive intrusive thoughts vs coercive control and a partner wanting their way just because? How do you seek help or encourage a partner to seek help, and how do you decide when Resentment and Radical Ac...
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeannine Anderson, Natalie Halcomb
Topics covered
- mental health
- OCD
- relationships
- neatness
- intrusive thoughts
Keywords
- OCD
- mental health
- relationships
- neat freak
- intrusive thoughts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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