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I am sorry your daughter is going through this. I know my OCD started in 4th grade, I'm 47 now. I can not recall any major thing occurring except I was going through puberty. It is possible this contributed to my sudden OCD. My son who is now 19, also showed signs at an early age. I noticed little things that he used to do like rewriting over words and being the last person to turn in a test. Same issues i had. Both myself and my son were high achievers. He never got treatment until he left for college. Just be there for her and allow her to talk to you openly and freely about her obsessions and rituals. I did with my son. It helps to have family understand and not judge you. I didn't have that as it was not something that was diagnosed when i was a child. Treatment will help but make sure it is someone your daughter feels comfortable with. OCD is often triggered by stress. My younger son experienced extreme anxiety after some issues with friends happened at school. He grew very anxious and would freeze with fear before school. He didn't want to be around people. He was extremely sensitive So it is possible your daughter is experiencing some other issues besides OCD. both my sons are doing better and the older one actually was Valedictorian. So with your support, she will get better. It is just tough seeing our children go this.
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i would love talk with anyone?
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Mattwalker can you recommend a book that won’t waste my time or money? ?
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My OCD started at age 5-6 (37 years old now). I remember crying and telling my parents about the distress I was feeling. Their response was anger and to tell me there was nothing wrong. This led to deep shame and trying as hard as possible to conceal my symptoms as I knew they would lead to anger from my parents, as they did without fail every time they saw evidence of my anxiety or compulsions. Because of this I didn't get diagnosed or treatment until I was 19. I wish they would have seen me as someone with a mental disorder who needed compassion and treatment. So my best advice is to treat your child with love and compassion and find them proper ERP treatment.
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Thank you!
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This my first post and frankly I am so scared. I was diagnosed with OCD as my first diagnosis, at only 10 years old. Ever since, my OCD has COMPLETELY overtaken my mind and actions. Im scared that if I ever get my OCD figured out and under control, I may loose a part of myself, because its so familiar to me and all Ive ever known. As someone who is ready to tackle their extreme OCD thinking, where should I start? I am open to any/all suggestions. PLEASE leave any advice that you recommend and that has benefited you in your own journey!!!! Thanks!
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My daughter was just diagnosed with OCD, and is in denial. Her brother is the source of contamination for her. Everything he does, triggers her. She will not be in the same room as him, and it's only getting worse. If you were a child in denial, refusing medication and therapy, what helped you to finally accept help?
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