Am I Dating A Neat Freak Or Do They Have OCD?

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 Acceptance cannot coexist in the same relationship? Ad for Southeast Counseling in Parker, CO Ad for Reliatrax practice management software Support the showDisclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.