worrieddad
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- 3y
Warrior25Warrior25
- Date posted
- 3y
There's a guy called Mark de Jesus on YouTube who is very good with OCD since he has suffered with it. His videos on the 7 distortions are a good place to start. Usually OCD sufferers seek a lot of reassurance that they are not bad people, that they aren't crazy or losing their mind and that stuff like that. It's hard for a parent not to give reassurance to a son but you yourself will need to resist the urge to do so. You can say to him: "I love you and I'm here for you but it is you that needs to realize that it's just a thought and you are not your thoughts but only the observer of them". Just be there for him but be aware that you aren't being pulled with his obsessions and you end up constantly reassuring him. Take care of yourself. Realize it's not your fault not his. And like you are doing get help and be familiar with the topic. It's hard but with time, patience and intentionality it gets better but it's him that will need to do the heavy lifting you are just there to support him. Compassion is the key and him learning self compassion it's crucial. Hope this helps.
AshwinKAshwinK
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- 3y
I have created the following resources for OCD sufferers: https://www.ocdandanxietyresources.xyz/ Please have a look at it. It has links to plethora of information and support options.
AshwinKAshwinK
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- 3y
See this link: http://www.ocdandanxietyresources.xyz/
k-low k-low
- Date posted
- 3y
You should get him an Ocd specific therapist! Try Noocd they're super good! :)
titaniumonetwotitaniumonetwo
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y
Good on you for reaching out to support your son. OCD is horrible and having people who care and support is really helpful. What does your sons OCD involve? By that I mean what are his obsessions and compulsions?
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Cayla Davis
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 21w
AMA for Parents: Supporting a child with OCD while managing my own—Ask me anything!
Hi everyone, I’m Cayla. I’m a mom that’s lived with OCD since childhood, but my breaking point came more recently after having my son. I was consumed by terrifying thoughts—What if I hurt him? What if I did something awful without realizing it? I was so afraid of my own mind that I couldn’t be alone with him. The shame and exhaustion were unbearable, and I convinced myself I was broken. In 2024, I finally sought help. ERP therapy at NOCD was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it saved my life. Even now, I have tough days, but I know I don’t have to be ruled by OCD. When my 12 year old daughter began showing signs of OCD, I felt overwhelmed with guilt. I never wanted her to go through what I had, but I knew what to do. I told her that I have OCD too and made sure she knew it wasn’t her fault—and that she wasn’t alone. One of the hardest parts of this journey was trusting someone else with my daughter’s OCD. I knew how vulnerable it feels to share intrusive thoughts, and I wanted her to feel safe. Her NOCD therapist was able to establish trust and genuine empathy from the start, and that relationship gave her the confidence to face ERP head-on. Seeing her build that trust made me certain she was in the right hands. ERP has helped both of us reclaim our lives, and it is beautiful to see my daughter managing her condition and making visible progress. Parenting with OCD while raising a child with OCD isn’t talked about enough, but I know so many parents are struggling with these same challenges. If you have questions about managing OCD while parenting, helping your child through ERP, or breaking cycles of guilt, drop them below—I’d love to share what I’ve learned. I’ll be answering all of the questions I receive in real-time today 4-5pm ET.
Anonymous
- Date posted
- 20w
I am the mother of an adult child with ocd.
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PBubblegum
- Date posted
- 13w
My partner has severe OCD
Hello i got this app hoping to maybe find some support for my partner i thought about reddit but reddit has become a hateful place and i figured this is a safe place. i love my partner more than anything and he’s been struggling with OCD his whole life he has a hard time talking about it with anyone because it’s too painful he’s stated that it’s gotten worse as he’s gotten older His biggest issue right now is overwhelming thoughts of his actions having tragic outcomes and being unable to stop these obsessive thoughts (such as needing to check out door handle 5 times to make sure it’s locked but still panicking that it’s unlocked) he’s not open to one on one therapy or meds although he loves learning and watching informative videos i fear he’s afraid to confront his OCD or just afraid nothing will help i really wanna help him live a stress free and happy life he deserves it would anyone possibly have any ways to naturally help with OCD or recommend any great individuals that could share techniques on managing OCD or helping your partner with OCD? i would very much appreciate it!
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