http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/workbook-for-families-partners-carers It's Time to Act. OCD Action provides support and information for people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:14:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/search.php http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/workbook-for-families-partners-carers#post-37377 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:08:02 +0000 Nimrod 37377@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ <p>I am planning with some colleagues to do a workbook for families/ partner/ carers of people with OCD or a related disorder (both adults and adolescents with OCD) </p> <p>I am sure there are hundreds of scenarios that partners/carers/ families would like some guidance on as well learn negotiation skills over<br /> accommodating a ritual/ what to do about giving reassurance or wanting answers to questions like:</p> <p>What if the doctor/ therapist won't speak to me?<br /> What if my son with OCD refuses to get help?<br /> What if the person with OCD is violent/aggressive?<br /> What can I do if they are constantly in the toilet and getting through so<br /> many soap/ toilet rolls?<br /> What if I can't stop my partner stop hoarding and clutter?<br /> What if my partner threatens to commit suicide if I don't accommodate their<br /> rituals?<br /> What rights do I have to make my son/daughter homeless and what will happen<br /> to him/her?<br /> My wife and I and my daughter all disagree on what best to do for our son<br /> with OCD, what can we do?<br /> My son who has BDD is demanding more money for cosmetic surgery<br /> My son is constantly asking for reassurance that he has not done x and he<br /> emotionally drains me. </p> <p>So over the next 6 months, please do email me at <a href="mailto:david@veale.co.uk">david@veale.co.uk</a> (or ask others to email me) or reply here on the forum with scenarios that you wish you had had some guidance on in the past, or<br /> examples of what else you think should be included in such a book!<br /> Many thanks </p> <p>David Veale </p> <p>Posted by Caps on behalf of David Veale </p>