How My OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Affects My Relationships

 The term OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is often used to describe perfectionist behavior. While people with OCD may just seem overly organized, Medscape says OCD behavior stems from pervasive psychological pain, anxiety and "distressing intrusive obsessive thoughts."

Intrusive and distressing, these thoughts certainly are. I wasn't diagnosed with OCD until adulthood, but I recognize now that I've had OCD since early childhood. Here's a picture of what OCD feels to me and how it affects my relationship with my husband, kids and loved ones. Hopefully, this insight will help you if you're living with a person with OCD or if you experience it yourself. I've included ideas on what's helped me, too. How I Experience and Cope with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 

AA and Al-Anon Slogans for Intimacy: Easy Does It

Al-Anon Slogans for Coping with Stress: Easy Does It
Al-Anon, and its counterpart AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous, are known for their wise, wonderful and witty slogans. The Al-Anon book Courage to Change lists these slogans. For coping with stress, worry and tension, consider the AA slogan 'Easy Does It'.
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