Posted by noa on March 9, 2004, at 16:29:02
In reply to Re: Worried about my father...seeking advice, posted by Bill LL on March 9, 2004, at 9:53:45
OCD is considered an anxiety disorder.
As for his behavior's effects on the family--are there others in the family who see what you see, or is this totally on your shoulders?
Does your dad do internet? Maybe you could link him to some user friendly sites with interactive screening questionnaires, and low key advice--ie, not too intimidating.
Also, I think it's possible that this is kind of a chicken and egg kind of situation with the BP and anxiety. I.E., it may not be totally anxiety=chicken and high BP=egg, unidirectional causality. There may be more of a synergy thing going on, mutual, back and forth.
BTW, I just saw a very powerful tv public service ad yesterday on stroke--it was definitely geared to men who stay away from doctors and are in denial about the risks of high BP, etc. It was great--it seemed like it would break through and get their attention.
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