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  • David Beckham reveals impact of OCD in new documentary

    David Beckham reveals impact of OCD in new documentary

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    David Beckham has revealed how living with his “tiring” obsessive compulsive disorder leads him to spending hours cleaning and organising his home while the rest of his family are in bed.

    The former England football captain, 47, says in a forthcoming Netflix documentary: “The fact that when everyone’s in bed I then go around, clean the candles, turn the lights on to the right setting, make sure everywhere is tidy. I hate coming down in the morning and there’s cups and plates and, you know, bowls.

    “I clip the candle wax, I clean the glass, that’s my pet hate, the smoke around the inside of a candle,” he says. “I know, it’s weird.”

    When the camera crew comments on how clean his kitchen looks, Beckham says: “I clean it so well, I’m not sure it’s actually appreciated so much by my wife, in all honesty.”

    In response, Victoria Beckham tells the crew “He’s just so perfect” and tells David he is “appreciated”. He says he finds the cleaning rituals “tiring” but he feels compelled to do it.

    Beckham has discussed living with the condition in the past. He told the Daily Mail he would count clothes and place magazines in straight lines and symmetrical patterns. He also said that one of the reasons he kept getting tattoos was because he was addicted to the pain.

    In an interview with ITV in 2006, he said he could not stop acting on his compulsions despite having tried.

    He said: “I’ve got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything has to be in pairs. I’ll put my Pepsi cans in the fridge and if there’s one too many then I’ll put it in another cupboard somewhere … everything has to be perfect.”

    Netflix confirmed last July that a documentary series about the former footballer’s career was in production. The series will feature unseen archive footage as well as interviews with Beckham, his family and friends, and other people who played an important role in his story.

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    In an Instagram post, Beckham said: “I’m excited to confirm that I am partnering with Netflix on a documentary series about my life and career.

    “The series will feature unseen archive, untold stories as well as interviews with the people who have been a part of my journey. The series is directed and produced by Academy Award winners Fisher Stevens and John Battsek. Watch this space …”



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    ( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )

  • What are typical symptoms and treatments for OCD?

    What are typical symptoms and treatments for OCD?

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    With David Beckham having told of his experiences of living with obsessive compulsive disorder for a new Netflix series, we take a look at the condition, and how common it is.

    What is OCD?

    OCD is not simply about liking things to be neat – the condition can have a serious impact on individuals and their quality of life. It is a mental health condition in which people often have obsessive, typically distressing, thoughts as well as compulsions or rituals.

    The UK’s Royal College of Psychiatrists says the thoughts can include being contaminated by germs or contracting diseases, upsetting mental pictures or fears of having harmed someone. The rituals can include avoiding particular scenarios, or making repeated checks on a situation.

    How common is OCD?

    The answer varies a bit from source to source. A US study suggests 1.2% of US adults have OCD in a 12-month period, while the Royal College of Psychiatrists states that about one in 50 people have OCD at some point in their lives, with men and women equallyaffected. “That adds up to over 1 million people in the UK,” the latter reports.

    Among people who have spoken out about having OCD are Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and the American goalkeeper Tim Howard.

    Do we know what causes OCD?

    That’s a knotty question, with genetics, life events and personality among the factors thought to contribute to the development.

    “OCD is a health condition like any other, so there is nothing to feel ashamed or embarrassed about,” the NHS states. “Having OCD does not mean you’re ‘mad’ and it’s not your fault you have it.”

    What is the treatment for OCD?

    There are a number of possible approaches for tackling OCD including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a talking therapy that aims to change the way an individual thinks. In some cases this can include graded exposure and response prevention (ERP), an approach that involves individuals facing scenarios that would normally trigger a compulsion, such as handwashing or checking the doors, but without taking those actions.

    Medication can also be used to treat OCD, in particular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of antidepressant. These can also be used alongside forms of CBT.

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    ( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )