An only child struggles with the challenges of caring for a mother with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder living in assisted living. This condition complicates interactions, leading to feelings of impatience and frustration. The mother’s insistence on micromanaging tasks, such as bringing an oversized purse and unnecessary stops during outings, exacerbates stress for the caregiver. Despite understanding the mother’s behavior stems from her disorder, the caregiver experiences anger and emotional turmoil. Confusion and health decline are also evident in the mother, complicating the situation as her OCD with paperwork accumulates more chaos in their lives.
Caring for a frail parent with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a constant test of patience and frustration, leading to moments of anger and anxiety for the caregiver.
Despite understanding my mother's condition, I often revert to a childlike role, feeling overwhelmed by her demands and behaviors that stem from her obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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