Good News

Good news for those who have seen my posts and replies and are aware of why I am here on this platform: I have some great news to share. For those who don’t know, I am a parent of a son with OCD. Back in July, I helplessly watched him experience the anxiety and suffering of an OCD episode. Initially, I tried to help, but I didn’t know how. When I reached out to family and friends, their common response was to just let him grow up, labeling him as a spoiled boy. Even his mother was in denial and confronted me whenever I suggested seeking professional help, insisting that my son was not crazy but just lazy and acting up. This realization hit hard when she witnessed my son's condition during that July episode. I prayed for help and cried, even considering supernatural explanations like black magic. Then, I spoke with a friend whose son is a doctor. To my surprise, he also had OCD and calmly explained it to me, pointing me to NOCD as a valuable resource. I didn’t need to convince my son before his mother that talking to someone could help. The first session ended with a "haaaaeh" reaction from my son, indicating no progress. However, I asked him to give the therapist a chance for at least five sessions. By the third session, he came to me excitedly saying that the therapist had said something that clicked for him. Since then, he has improved tremendously. As my son navigated his journey, I spent a lot of time learning about OCD and reading your posts on this platform to understand the thoughts that led to the severe reactions I witnessed in my son. One of the most important things I've learned is that you are not crazy; you are sensitive, smart, conscientious, loyal, faithful perfectionists who deserve respect. It’s not your fault that you are special; it’s a reflection of the messy world we live in. My son has continued to improve, and I made a commitment to be on this platform to help others. I deeply believe that helping others opens the door for God to help me. Last week, while checking on my son, he told me that his therapist discharged him. This doesn’t mean OCD is gone, but it signifies that God has accepted my prayers and things are under control. Now, I am considering getting another degree to become a therapist myself so I can help others more effectively. Despite some opinions suggesting I refrain from helping OCD patients, most of my replies have emphasized the need for professional help and therapy. Therefore, I feel it may be time for me to step back since I don’t want to add to anyone's agony or harm. Yet you have repeatedly said that my comments have helped. God knows my intentions are good, and I pray for your recovery. Until there is a treatment for OCD, I will occasionally peek in and say hello.