Helping my daughter with OCD

I suggest seeing an OCD specialist so she can better handle OCD. What was said is helpful but she needs to overcome OCD by ERP. Here are some links to help you out and NOCD has a free 15 minute call you can use to see what NOCD has to offer where you are. -The Psychology of Seeking Reassurance: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/reassurance-seeking-ocd-anxiety-how-to-stop-cycle -How To Stop Rumination Video: https://youtu.be/CkcspsmLh9k?feature=shared -ERP scripting: https://www.shalanicely.com/aha-moments/erp-scripting-for-ocd/ -The Hidden Power of Swearing at Your OCD: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/beyond-the-doubt/201711/the-hidden-power-of-swearing-at-your-ocd -Taking The Power Away From OCD: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/taking-the-power-away-from-intrusive-thoughts -ERP Worry Script: https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/WorryScript.pdf -What is ERP therapy: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/erp/ -What’s An OCD Trigger? https://psychcentral.com/ocd/what-is-an-ocd-trigger -Grounding Techniques: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/grounding-techniques -OCD vs. Anxiety Disorders: https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/ocd-vs-anxiety/ -ERP Techniques for Reassurance video: https://youtu.be/D1O3RGnLjRM?feature=shared

I agree with nica on getting a therapist specialised in ocd. There are 2 main options with therapy for ocd. Erp and cbt. Erp can be really scary but you can adjust the intensity of the approach. Cbt may be better for a 9 year old right now as it isn't as full on. I definitely recommend erp at some point though. It depends how brave they're feeling. As for the creature, I've heard that approach and heard it can work with the correct approach. Unfortunately I don't know it. In theory I think pushing the creature away would seem like it's dealing with compulsions at first but may likely lead to another. Working with it to coexist is an option as not everyone strives to be free from ocd. I know people who schedule compulsions as a compromise so they don't interfere with the rest of their day. I wouldn't recommend it personally. I hope you find something useful for her. If you know the theme of her compulsions / intrusive thoughts, there may be others on here who've had similar or identical experiences and got better. This community is amazing and I'm sure they'll share something that will help

hey, it sounds like you're doing an amazing job being supportive and proactive about your daughter's ocd. it's really cool that you recognized the signs early and are working to help her navigate through this. 🌟 i'm dealing with a different ocd theme myself, so i might not have all the answers specific to your daughter's situation, but i can share some tools that have been helpful for me. one app that's been a game-changer for me is "unstuck ocd therapy tools." it's pretty neat because it offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises right when you need them. my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's been super helpful for those in-the-moment needs. another app i've tried is "gg ocd." it's more about teaching the basics of cbt for ocd through small, digestible learning modules. it's not as personalized and doesn't offer in-the-moment help like unstuck does, but it's good for getting a handle on the cbt approach. it might be worth exploring these with your daughter. they could offer her some extra tools to manage her ocd, alongside what she's doing with her therapist. 💪

Thanks everyone! Yes, her therapist is not 100% an OCD specialist but she has given many great ideas to help my daughter. The naming her OCD was just one discussion they had. Right now we’re focusing on her anxiety because the way her OCD manifests keeps changing.