Posted by NeilKramer on June 28, 2005, at 8:07:25
In reply to Re: Dating Someone with OCD » NeilKramer, posted by Tamar on June 28, 2005, at 7:47:34
Thanks Jazzy and Tamar,
That helps. The truth is that I can relate somewhat to what she's going to because I've experienced anxiety myself. I've never been diagnosed with OCD, but I've been treated for GAD and insomnia which is probably influenced by PTSD - from two extremely traumautic experiences in high school - and we have a lot of similarities in our personality. We are always losing our keys or wallets, so we're both forgetful. We both like to engage waiters and waitresses in conversations about ordering, which means we usually like to eat at around 3:00 in the afternoon, so we can become friends with the wait staff. I also have only felt as understood by a romantic since I was 18-20 and I was dating someone also with anxiety issues. It's in my family. My sister has panic disorder and we get along great. Maybe there is something about personality and anxiety that I like. Maybe it's linked to emotional intelligence. I have a friend with OCD, and he's a lot of fun to hang out with and talk to, even if he has a hard time finishing a sentence.
Best,
Webb
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