I was wondering the same. I have OCD, but I know it presents differently for everyone, so my issues may be completely different from his. Mine is also more heavily "O" with more obsessive thinking than compulsions.

And I'm trying to think of what someone could say to help me with it at times, and I'm not sure--like you're saying here, Divine, at times, there could be nothing that stops it. I think just being accepting of it and doing your best not to express anger or frustration over thoughts/actions that may not be completely under his control/that may seem ridiculous or weird to you (some of what I obsess over seems ridiculous to *me*, but I also have trouble shutting it off at times, particularly when I'm under a lot of stress).

I will say that "Everything will be OK" is not particularly helpful to those with OCD and/or anxiety (which I also have), because the natural thought, at least for me, in response is, "But how do you *know* it will be OK?" I know that you, Daffy, and others who say it mean well, and maybe it would help you in a similar circumstance. Something like, "I'm here for you" or "I know it's difficult" can be more helpful.