- read up about 5-HTP, a supplement that is a precursor to serotonin. (The drugs they use for OCD also raise serotonin, but by blocking its breakdown; 5-HTP just gives you more of the building blocks to make it). I know a couple of people who have gotten improvement on this and fish oil; would H consider vitamins?
- Don't underestimate the beneficial effect of a housekeeper on a marriage. Just having someone come in once every week or two makes all the rest of the upkeep much more manageable. Saved my marriage for sure.
- remember that a major component of OCD is ANXIETY. He's not just being a pain about the house stuff; it makes him ANXIOUS when everything isn't in its place. Not saying you always need to cater to that; just trying to explain some of his behavior.
- if you want to read a really good book on OCD, read The Boy Who Wouldn't Stop Washing by Rappaport.
