23/01/2023
If you have a loved one with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s important to be aware that your actions may unintentionally contribute to the maintenance of their disorder. While it may seem like you are helping them by accommodating their compulsions or participating in their rituals, in reality, you may be reinforcing their unhealthy behaviors. This is known as enabling.
While it can be difficult to watch a loved one struggle with OCD, it’s important to resist the temptation to give in to their compulsions or rituals. Instead, try to focus on supporting and encouraging them to seek professional treatment, which can help them learn coping skills and gain control over their disorder.
To learn about the OCD treatment and support options we offer, visit us at our blog: https://avicennahealthco.com/how-to-stop-enabling-ocd/
OCD symptoms can make a loved one's life miserable and lead to feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and embarrassment.