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Where can my mother find others in her area that are caring for someone with OCD?

Asked by sherryk  |  Jul 29, 2011

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I think it would help her a lot to just chat with someone else who may be living with someone with similiar problems. My mother is in her sixites and retired. I think a few email friends or even area support group would be helpful. she lives near Madison., WI.

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sherryk

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Jul 29, 2011

My daughter just helped me find this site. I think it could be very helpful to me, because I know of no one else who lives with someone who struggles daily with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that so often goes along with Depression.

 
 

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jeannegibbs

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Jul 29, 2011

I understand why you are looking for people in the same situation you are in. Forty years ago when I had a child with a birth defect one of the things that helped me most was talking to other parents in this situation. Now, with a husband with Lewy Body Dementia I find the local support group for LBD caregivers invaluable.

Perhaps someone here has or knows of someone who has similar experience. That would be good for you! Another avenue to explore is to Google "ocd support groups wi" and see what you can find that way. The doctor who treats your husband may also have information about local support groups.You are definitely not alone, and finding others will be very helpful.

Good luck.

 
 

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sherryk

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Aug 13, 2011

What is "Lewy Body Dementia" ? I have never heard of this. Does it have anything to do with OCD ?

 
 

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jeannegibbs

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Aug 13, 2011

No, nothing to do with OCD. I just used it as an example of knowing how important it can be to meet with other who are dealing with very similar situations.

 
 

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sherryk

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Aug 14, 2011

Thank you for your prompt response !!!! Yes, each issue is unique, and only others who are experiencing the same difficulties in dealing with this particular issue will know what's it's like. I can't go to others in the family, because they "get after" my husband for any complaint I confide in someone about, and that makes it so much worse for all involved. Often I talk to Jesus about it, and He gives me strength, and maybe He's also helping me by making it possible for me to talk to others on here. He sometimes speaks through other people.

 
 

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hadassah414

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Feb 22, 2012

Hi Sherryk, I am living with my mominlaw for almost 2 years now. I know she spent time in a mental institution 50 yrs ago. I have yet to find out her true mental diagnoses but she is OBVIOSLY OCD. She has to get up & do everything, IN ORDER, the same exact way, every day! I'm here if she wants to talk. I am not an expert but understand the unique frustrations of living with this problem. It's very helpful to talk about it. I understand the glazed over look people get when you try to share with them. How easily they judge us because they don't 'get it'. Even my wonderful church family could not give me the support and understanding I get here. We already know that our reactions are not always what God would have us think! BUT we do have feelings. Sometimes we need uncondeming ears, to process through it. God is in control, even when I'm not! It's not easy. Otherwise we could breeze through it all. I'm thankful for the people on this site who take the time to be encouraging and honest with us. Love & Hugs to you and your mom.

 
 

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sherryk

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Mar 3, 2012

I live in the "O.C.D." world every day. My husband has it--it is his primary diagnosis. I've gotten to know what he is going to say, how he is going to think about a certain situation, what he is going to have to do about it, because he HAS TO. It is definitely a complusion, and in some ways, a curse, because he can't help it---some things just have to be done in the ways he must do them !! I'm so glad to hear from someone who knows what this is like. Thank you hadassah !!!

 
 

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