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A 54-year-old female asked:

Conundrum a facet of ocpd is the failure of the sufferer to recognise there is something wrong, how then can i encourage my partner to seek help?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke
Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral 52 years experience
Talk with your feet.: All you can do is tell your partner that it is a significant problem for you, then decide if you want to seek individual counseling or terminate the relationship, or both.
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