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Is Urinating Outside A Sign Of A Mental Health Problem?

My 18 year old son has been urinating in empty water bottles and cups instead of going to the bathroom. To make matter worse instead of disposing of the urine he keeps it in his room. Yesterday I found 4 containers filled with urine. I addressed, but when I came home today I found 2 more! Is this laziness as he claims or something more?
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
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This behaviour could be related to OCD or also known as obsessive compulsive disorder. He needs to visit a psychologist or a psychiatrist for counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Is Urinating Outside A Sign Of A Mental Health Problem?

Hi This behaviour could be related to OCD or also known as obsessive compulsive disorder. He needs to visit a psychologist or a psychiatrist for counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician