Rational people - Irrational Disorder

When my son Dan was suffering from OCD so severe he couldn't eat, or move from a specific chair for hours, or interact with his friends, we were frightened and confused. Not knowing where to turn, we connected with a close friend of ours who is a clinical psychologist. One of the first questions he asked was, "Does Dan realize how irrational his behavior is?" When I asked Dan if he really believed someone he loved would be harmed if he moved from his chair before midnight, or if he had something to eat, he answered, "I know it makes no sense, but it could happen." He needed to be sure all would be well, and this unattainable need for certainty is what fuels the fire of OCD. He knew his thoughts and behaviors were illogical, he just couldn't stop them.

Source: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=47369&cn=6

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