How can I help my child with OCD and anxiety about serious topics?

You could try to write a story, like a fairytale so that she could understand better what's OCD and how it works. Then, when you read the fairytale together she could realise that the main character feels the same as she does, and in the story you can write indirectly how that main character get better (what it has been working for you) . I hope this idea may help you. Children (and adults) learn better by reading or watching films and feeling identified...

Hi, let me just say how good of a parent you are that you are reaching out here! My parents never really understood and I was labeled as kinda crazy. I dealt with it for 21 years so your daughter is so blessed she has a mom that caught it so early. The earlier you catch OCD symptoms the better :). I would consider getting her a therapist (either on here or local) and sit in with her on sessions. Encourage her to be honest and I think being there will make her feel comfortable. I had the same obsessions about my parents dying. I would say endless prayers to make sure they wouldn’t die. It took up so much of my time as a kid. Again she is so lucky to have you!

I am so glad to hear that you are recognizing that your child has something going on and are doing something to help them. That's awesome. I see other people commented on many of the things I would say, I would just add that there are support groups for parents of children with OCD, check out the spaces program, there is a book you can get and work on, there are also children's OCD workbooks, also Natasha Daniels on Youtube has amazing resources for children with OCD and their parents.

You need to get her assessed. Start saving up where possible… the earlier the intervention the better - There’s resources on NOCD blog for parents with children with OCD.

Like Greg2, I’ve had OCD since I was young, probably around the same age of your daughter. I love my parents sooo much, but they discouraged me from going to therapy and told me to stop confessing/asking questions, so I didn’t receive a formal diagnosis until I was 19 and went on my own. I have friends now who have children with OCD and they’ve taken their children to therapy and it’s helped tremendously. I would definitely recommend checking with NOCD to see what resources/options they have. But you are doing an amazing job for them, you should be proud of yourself!