Former England captain David Beckham has opened up about his obsessive bedtime habits as he opens up about living with OCD in a new Netflix documentary series.
David Beckham opens up about the struggles of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in his new Netflix documentary series BECKHAM.
The four-part series, released today (October 4), details the former footballer’s over-the-top bedtime routine, which involves cleaning all his candles and cutting out their wicks. In episode two, director Fisher Stevens asks the sports star if his kitchen is ever clean, and David says he cooked last night but has “cleaned it really well” since then. answered.
He went on to say that his cleaning was “not appreciated by my wife” and added, “Once everyone is in bed, I clean the candles and change the lights to the appropriate settings. When I get home in the morning I hate it, so I make sure I keep it clean everywhere: cups, plates, bowls. It’s tiring.
“It’s a pain to go around and clean all the candles and cut the wicks off. I cut the wicks on the candles and clean the glass. That’s my pet peeve, which is getting on the inside of the candle. It’s smoke.” His wife Victoria made it clear that was a blessing, but he was also photographed straightening his chair and putting his misplaced condiments back in the cupboard before heading to the sink to wash his mug.
Later in the series, an old clip of David as a teenager was aired, stating that he always kept his room clean and declaring, “I hate messy rooms.” The scene then shifts to the present day and the 46-year-old is filmed running his hands over his clothes, explaining: -Shirts, underwear, socks, and suits. ”
It has been revealed that the athlete color-coordinates his jumpers and organizes his clothes a week in advance. he said: “These are my outfits for the rest of the week and my prep for the week. It was the night before.” When asked if it was a new obsession, David replied: “Yeah, I’m pretty organized.” He looked surprised when he noticed that the hem of his pants was askew. “Someone just walked in here.”
According to the NHS, OCD is a mental health condition that causes obsessions and compulsive behaviors. Symptoms can begin as early as age 6, but more often begin in adolescence or early adulthood.
Dr. Alex Worthington MAC clinical research“OCD is a mental health condition that consists of three main parts: obsessions, emotions, and obsessions. Obsessions are persistent thoughts that invade an individual’s mind, even though they are unwanted. thoughts, images, doubts, worries, or urges. These thoughts can cause significant mental discomfort and anxiety, and other emotions include guilt, depression, and disgust.
“Compulsions refer to repetitive behaviors that individuals engage in to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. Examples of compulsions include repeatedly checking to see if the door is locked; , it involves repeating certain phrases in your mind.” David said of OCD in a 2006 interview:
“I put the Pepsi cans in the fridge. If I have too many, I put them somewhere in another cupboard. I have to move all the leaflets and flyers before I can get into my hotel room and relax. ”Put all your books in the drawer. ” Posh added, “He has this obsession that everything has to match. When we open our fridge, everything is adjusted from side to side.
“We have three refrigerators, one for food, one for salads, and the third for drinks. The drinks are all symmetrical. If you have three cans, the cans must be an even number. He throws one away because it doesn’t.”
Common symptoms of OCD
People with OCD typically experience frequent obsessions and compulsive behaviors that can cause anxiety. These can be difficult to control. Dr. Worthington explains: “Common obsessions include fear of germs, harm to self or others, unwanted thoughts about sex, excessive concern for morality, and a constant need for reassurance.”
He added that compulsions are repetitive actions that people with OCD feel they have to do to relieve their anxiety, and feel like their anxiety will get worse if they don’t perform the compulsion. “Compulsions don’t bring pleasure; they temporarily relieve anxiety,” experts say. Common compulsions include arranging things a certain way, repeatedly washing or cleaning, excessively checking locks, doors, and switches, and avoiding situations that trigger the compulsion.
How to manage OCD
Obsessions and compulsions can easily take over your life, leaving you feeling completely helpless. However, there are multiple ways to deal with the symptoms. Dr. Worthington highlighted his five top tips to help manage OCD.
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Self-help resources – These focus on developing coping mechanisms and are often based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Charities such as OCD-UK offer a range of self-help resource options.
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Talk about OCD – Building strong relationships can reduce feelings of loneliness and increase your ability to manage your symptoms
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Write down your feelings to start a conversation
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Spending quality time with loved ones makes you feel more secure
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Talk to others with OCD
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Access online resources – like mental health charity Mind
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effective stress management
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Relaxation techniques – meditation, breathing exercises, etc.
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practice mindfulness
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Take care of your physical health – get enough sleep, eat a healthy, balanced diet, and be physically active.
Approximately 1 in 50 people suffer from OCD at some point in their life, and the condition affects both men and women equally. If you have persistent intrusive thoughts that are affecting your daily life, talk to your GP or health visitor. They can support you and refer you to a specialist mental health team if necessary.
