OCD sufferer Adam Shaw reveals his extreme 'mental torture' made him want to murder his wife
Dad of five explains why OCD made him want to kill his wife
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OCD sufferer Adam Shaw opened up on This Morning about how his extreme thoughts made him want to murder his wife.
The father of five appeared on the ITV daytime show to discuss the condition that has plagued his life since he was five years old.
An emotional Adam revealed how the thoughts - he referred to as “mental torture” - have taken over his life.
Adam then went on to say how his extreme thoughts led him to believe that he may kill his own wife.
(Photo: ITV)
(Photo: ITV)
(Photo: ITV)
And he got to a point where he carried handcuffs around with him for four years to stop himself.
He said: “Anyone with severe OCD will never carry out these actions.
“I thought I would harm vulnerable people, people close to me, and I would avoid knives.
“I would walk around with handcuffs in my pocket for four years, just in case, if i was going to strangle someone, at least I could put get someone to put them on!”
(Photo: ITV)
(Photo: ITV)
(Photo: ITV)
And how did his wife react when he told her about his thoughts?
He told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford: “She was very understanding, incredible.
“Once she understood, she did a lot of research, and realised I’m not a danger at all.”
*This Morning continues on ITV1 weekdays at 10.30am