Editing Logotherapy (section)

=== Obsessive–compulsive disorder ===
Frankl believed that those with obsessive–compulsive disorder lack the sense of completion that most other individuals possess.<ref name="Boeree" /> Instead of fighting the tendencies to repeat thoughts or actions, or focusing on changing the individual symptoms of the disease, the therapist should focus on "transform[ing] the neurotic's attitude toward their neurosis".<ref name="Frankl1986" />{{rp|185}} Therefore, it is important to recognize that the patient is "not responsible for his obsessional ideas", but that "he is certainly responsible for his attitude toward these ideas".<ref name="Frankl1986" />{{rp|188}} Frankl suggested that it is important for the patient to recognize their inclinations toward perfection as fate, and therefore, must learn to accept some degrees of uncertainty.<ref name="Boeree" /> Ultimately, following the premise of logotherapy, the patient must eventually ignore their obsessional thoughts and find meaning in their life despite such thoughts.<ref name="Frankl1986" />