Back for different reason

Started by SuddenlySense, July 31, 2022, 01:26:28 PM

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SuddenlySense

So, I was a member of this forum for several years a while back after meeting many of you on a different forum. (Had to create a new account since I couldn't get in to my old one.  :-\ )
I'm back for help with a different issue. My youngest, a son (aged 33), seems to be suffering from OCPD or OCD and I am trying to help him. I am, of course, urging him to engage professional help and I'm hoping he is close to doing that now. We talk every few days on the phone, but it is hard because he lives a number of states away from me.
I am hoping people here may be able to direct me to a good forum for him to join or at least read on. My participation in this and the other forum was the key to recovering from a previous LONG relationship with my BPD X, his dad, so I know how powerful having the right support can be.
Any help would be SO appreciated! There are so many forums for OCD/OCPD out there and, having had experience with "not so helpful" forums in my own case, I'd like to give him some solid forum advice.
(I know this is not the place for him since HE is the one with the disorder.)
Thanks in advance!

SS

bloomie

Hi there. I am glad you have reached out again for support as you make your way forward with behaviors in your son's life that are of concern to you.

Something that was really helpful to me was to understand the difference between OCPD and OCD. I will include a link that was helpful to me:

https://www.verywellmind.com/ocd-vs-obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder-2510584

If your dear son has not had the opportunity to be evaluated by an in person therapist or medical doctor is it hard to know what exactly is going on. Sometimes, anxiety can mimic personalty disorders as well. There could be effective treatment for your son, once he is officially diagnosed, if he hasn't been.

Since you are returning you know the kindness and resource the conversations taking place on the boards can be for someone in your position. I hope to see you out on the boards and look forward to hearing of good healing and progress in all of this.

Again, welcome you back!!!
The most powerful people are peaceful people.

The truth will set you free if you believe it.