Can you share some Obsessive Love Disorder stories?

In another real story, a woman named Sarah had an obsessive love for a celebrity. She spent all her savings traveling to different cities to attend his concerts and events. She filled her room with his posters and merchandise. She believed that she had a special connection with him, even though they had never actually met. This kind of obsessive love disorder took over her life, causing her to neglect her own career and relationships with family and friends.

Sure. One success story is about a person who used to have severe OCD related to cleanliness. They constantly washed their hands until they were raw. But through cognitive - behavioral therapy, they learned to gradually expose themselves to less - than - perfect cleanliness situations. Eventually, they were able to control the urge to over - wash and lead a normal life.

Sure. There's a man who had OCD in the form of hoarding. His house was filled with things he didn't need. He started recovery when his family intervened. He got professional help. The therapist made him realize the negative impact of hoarding. Step by step, he began to let go of things. He started with small items like old magazines. Now he has a clean and organized home.

One common theme is excessive monitoring. The person with the disorder will keep a very close eye on the object of their affection, like following them around or constantly checking their social media. Another theme is lack of boundaries. They might show up uninvited to the person's home or workplace. And often, there's an inability to accept rejection. Even when clearly told the feelings are not mutual, they continue to pursue the person.

One real obsessive love story is that of Abelard and Heloise. Abelard was a renowned philosopher and Heloise was his student. Their love was intense and obsessive. They had a secret affair and a child together. But society's norms at that time were against them. Abelard was castrated as a punishment, and they were separated. Yet, their love continued through letters they wrote to each other, filled with passion and longing even in the face of such great hardships.

A young girl had OCD with a fear of germs. Every day was a struggle as she constantly washed her hands until they were raw. However, her family was very supportive. They found a good therapist for her. The therapist used exposure therapy. First, they exposed her to mildly 'dirty' things in a controlled environment. As time passed, she became more resilient to her germ fear. She learned that not all germs were harmful, and with practice, she could touch things without immediately running to wash her hands.

A man had a very difficult time with OCD - related hoarding behavior. His house was filled with things he didn't need. He started working with an organizer and a therapist. The therapist helped him understand the root causes of his hoarding, like fear of scarcity. The organizer taught him practical ways to declutter. Slowly but surely, he was able to clear out his house and keep it clean, overcoming his OCD - related hoarding issue.

They often cause distress to the object of the obsessive love. For example, if someone is being constantly stalked or bombarded with messages, it can be very scary and make them feel violated.

Sure. There was a person who had an obsessive thought about running a marathon. Despite having no prior running experience and facing many difficulties like initial lack of stamina and time management issues, he was obsessed with the idea of crossing that finish line. He trained every day, rain or shine. Eventually, he not only completed a marathon but also inspired others in his community to take up running. His obsessive thought drove him to success.

One famous 'scary obsessive love story' is 'Fatal Attraction'. In this story, a man has an affair with a woman who then becomes extremely obsessed with him, leading to a series of terrifying events that endanger his family and his own life. Another one could be 'Misery' where a deranged fan holds an author captive because of her obsessive love for his work and him as a person.