I suspect many of us are to some degree.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder takes many forms.
In the movie As Good As It Gets, Jack Nicholson's character showed that as much as it affects those with it, all the more so it drives their close acquaintances NUTS!
Sometimes, even with therapy and medicine, only limited control of the compulsions may be "As Good As It Gets".
So now here's one more compulsion which affects 28% of those with OCD: Fear of One's Carbon Footprint.
Thursday, 6 May, 2010 - 09:49
The Royal Australian and New Zealand Collage of Psychiatrists' Congress at SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland brings together mental health experts in a diverse range of areas; from children and adolescents to old age, mental health across the lifespan will be discussed. Here are some highlights from this morning's program.
Global warming fears seen in obsessive compulsive disorder patients
A recent study has found that global warming has impacted the nature of symptoms experienced by obsessive compulsive disorder patients.
Climate change related obsessions and/or compulsions were identified in 28% of patients presenting with obsessive compulsive disorder. Their obsessions included leaving taps on and wasting water, leaving lights on and wasting electricity, pets dying of thirst, leaving the stove on and wasting gas as well as obsessions that global warming had contributed to house floors cracking, pipes leaking, roof problems and white ants eating the house.
Compulsions in response to these obsessions included the checking of taps, light switches, pet water bowls and house structures.
"Media coverage about the possible catastrophic consequences to our planet concerning global warming is extensive and potentially anxiety provoking. We found that many obsessive compulsive disorder patients were concerned about reducing their global footprint," said study author Dr Mairwen Jones.
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Edited by Rogerdodger, 07 May 2010 - 06:26 PM.
