I have a son with OCD/BDD and he’s on the spectrum. I went into the meeting tonight thinking it was for parents trying to get support for the caregiver. I was told that’s on Mondays?
That’s wonderful that you’re trying your best to get educated on OCD to help out your son :) I checked the support group schedules and here’s what I see: “Supporting Others With OCD: Education For Family & Loved Ones” every Monday at 5:00pm-6:00pm EDT. (This is the group you specifically wanna go to ⭐️) “Parents Support Group (15+)” every Thursday 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT (this group is only for parents that have OCD themselves and may have been the group you mistakenly went to today) I know there’s also a group based on OCD sufferers with Autism and there’s another group specifically for children with OCD to attend
Here is how to sign up for any group: On your computer under the “Therapy” icon, there’s a section on the right-hand side of the screen called “Support Groups.” There, you can sign up for as many groups as you want. To sign up on your phone, also go to “therapy” and I think if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, there should be a title called “Support Groups”
Hey there 👋 If you have the NOCD app on your phone, you can locate the Support Groups section in the Therapy Portion. (Middle Tab - Has a Teal Head Icon with a Heart). Once you click on the Support Groups - it will redirect you to a page where you can explore what you need as a parent, as well as any support groups you or your son can attend for psychoeducation / therapy help. Once you click on the groups your interested - it will get marked in the main hub and you can click on the link once it’s time to join the video call. Hope this helps!
That's very wonderful of you trying to help your child !.
Hi everyone, I’m Cayla. I’m a mom that’s lived with OCD since childhood, but my breaking point came more recently after having my son. I was consumed by terrifying thoughts—What if I hurt him? What if I did something awful without realizing it? I was so afraid of my own mind that I couldn’t be alone with him. The shame and exhaustion were unbearable, and I convinced myself I was broken. In 2024, I finally sought help. ERP therapy at NOCD was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it saved my life. Even now, I have tough days, but I know I don’t have to be ruled by OCD. When my 12 year old daughter began showing signs of OCD, I felt overwhelmed with guilt. I never wanted her to go through what I had, but I knew what to do. I told her that I have OCD too and made sure she knew it wasn’t her fault—and that she wasn’t alone. One of the hardest parts of this journey was trusting someone else with my daughter’s OCD. I knew how vulnerable it feels to share intrusive thoughts, and I wanted her to feel safe. Her NOCD therapist was able to establish trust and genuine empathy from the start, and that relationship gave her the confidence to face ERP head-on. Seeing her build that trust made me certain she was in the right hands. ERP has helped both of us reclaim our lives, and it is beautiful to see my daughter managing her condition and making visible progress. Parenting with OCD while raising a child with OCD isn’t talked about enough, but I know so many parents are struggling with these same challenges. If you have questions about managing OCD while parenting, helping your child through ERP, or breaking cycles of guilt, drop them below—I’d love to share what I’ve learned. I’ll be answering all of the questions I receive in real-time today 4-5pm ET.
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Hey friends. I hope you all are doing good today. Just struggling mentally myself. Feel like a terrible mother, but I want another baby. My OCD has gotten better despite the terrible episode I had that I seem to not get over. I hope someone comments that could just give me some support with POCD
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