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- 2y
Advice
So, my 12 year old son has had issues with ocd and anxiety over the years. He’s been in therapy and started Prozac a year ago. He’s been doing amazing, between maturing and medicine he’s no longer anxious over everything. He does however come and confess nonsense to me. Typical things that a 12 year old would do that just aren’t that big of a deal, but as a parent I have to fuss at him for. Mostly things that happen at school. He’s a really good kid and doesn’t get in trouble, but when he tells me it’s not like he’s just talking about his day, he’s telling me because he’s anxious. He told me that his day will be ruined if he doesn’t “confess” and he feels instant relief when he tells me. I have ocd as well, and am pretty knowledgeable about it. I know he has to quit the compulsions, but how do I get him to stop when I want him to come and talk to me when he’s upset or to just tell me about his day. I just feel like it’s a tough situation because I want open communication, but don’t want to keep him stuck. He only tells me these things. my husband is great and will definitely talk to him if it’s a genuine concern, but if he’s just confessing he said a bad word in front of friends or cut in line somewhere he will tell him to knock it off. Can anyone offer any advice on what I can say or do to get him to stop telling me things that really aren’t that big of a deal, but still have him comfortable telling me things. We have a great relationship, so I’m really struggling with what to do here. Thanks!