Am I an enabler for my dad’s OCD?

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My family accusses me of being what they call an enabler for my dad’s ocd. They say I make too much of his ocd, talk about it too much with him and the family and encourage both his obsessions and compulsions. I think that’s nonsense, I’m just trying to help. Or, can you get too involved with a family member’s ocd. I’d be hearbreaken to know I’m doing him more harm than good.

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