Suggest treatment for a shopaholic patient
Patient: I am the husband of a hoarder.  My wife can not get rid of anything and she is buying things we don't need and it has piled up to the point that:I can't even walk into the 3rd bedroomThe dining room is stacked half way up with junkThe kitchen counters have so much stuff on them it is hard to work in the kitchenThe storage shed is so full that I can't put the lawn mower in there.I believe this will lead to divorce.  I can't live like this and I don't think she is able to change either.Where can I get help.  One more thing.  My wife is seeing a psychiatrist about this disorder.  It isn't doing any good.  it is only getting worse. Doctor: HiThanks for using healthcare magicI think, she has obsessive compulsive disorder and for that she needs anti-obsessional drugs like fluoxetine or fluvoxamine. With medicine, her symptoms would decrease with time. You can also take help of psychologist for thoughts stoppage technique. Rest, you can discuss with her psychiatrist.Thanks