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Paul Gascoigne shares 'special' bond with Dancing On Ice star son Regan over OCD diagnosis

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Dancing on Ice. Despite the pair's previously turbulent relationship, in a new interview, Paul has admitted he feels "lucky" to have such a "special" bond with his son over their mutual battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).Paul has had a very strained relationship with his children Bianca and Regan in the past due to his alcohol addiction and mental health struggles.The former footballer has admitted that they "never talk about the past" and hang out as "mates" in order to keep their relationship intact.Speaking to The Sun, Paul revealed how "lucky" he is to share such a special bond with Regan due to their shared experience with OCD.According to the NHS, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.Paul said: "I’ve got OCD and he’s got it too.

When I used to go and see him, if he wound us up I’d open all the cupboard doors to annoy him, because I knew he’d have to go round shutting them."The footballer recalled the England manager Terry Venables "going mad" as he would go on the pitch and have to leave to tie his laces again, just on one foot.He also admitted that he doesn't wear "pants on the pitch either".While discussing their experiences with OCD, the Dancing on Ice star said: "When Dad comes to mine he ruins my house.So when I go to his, I move everything too."We know it annoys each other.

At work, as soon as I enter the theatre, I’ve got to do everything in an order, including touching door handles and stuff."Continuing talking about their new relationship, Paul said: "When we get together we just feel like we've never been away from each other."Now we hang out as mates.

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