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Default Aug 07, 2020 at 07:24 PM
 
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Originally Posted by BethRags View Post


My husband also has severe OCD and is a hoarder, which is why, although we've been married for over 30 years, we don't live together. He's also a Vietnam veteran with major PTSD. He refuses to be in therapy and won't take medication. His decisions present an extremely challenging situation for me, but the not living together helps give me space that allows me to better cope.

I also started therapy 2 years ago due to complicated grief.
My dad has extreme hoarding tendencies too. My brother and I are at our wits ends with it. He sadly wouldn’t see a therapist or address anything. It’s sad when people who truly need the help don’t accept it.
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