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I think something that may be beneficial for you is using some visuals for him. Have some sort of checklist, whether it be a white board or some kind of picture that he can check off or move to “done” when he brushed his teeth. That way, when he doesn’t remember you can refer to it so he knows! Maybe have a different checklist for every time he’s supposed to brush his teeth during the day, then reset it for the next day once he goes to bed
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This is a great idea! I have a white board, I’m going to take that advice. Thank you so much.
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@Cabby You’re welcome! Glad I can help!
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God has planned something better for your so
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Thank you for giving me hope. I pray god blesses you in abundance.
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Did you go to a psychiatrist or psychologist?
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He’s now seeing a Neurologist which put him on medication for ADHD he’s been on it for a week now, he has an appointment next week I will see what they can do about the OCD I believe the OCD is the main thing. His thoughts and his fear of germ is what causes his anxiety. At first I will get mad at him and tell him to stop playing and stop being a brat but this is beyond playing and bratty. He actually cries about it and swears up and down he can’t help it and it breaks my heart, is so overwhelming.
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I guess he has a very severe condition so he might need medication to cope
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I will speak to his Neurologist about medicating him for OCD thank you so much, god bless.
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Honestly this breaks my heart seeing children suffer from pure OCD really makes breaks my heart. I’m so sorry your son has to undergo this but trust me things will get better I would suggest going to therapy and figuring out what medication would work best for him intrusive thoughts can be overwhelming for a child especially doubts as well since ocd is the doubt illness but remember he will overcome and you will to just be very patient with him. God bless you both.
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Thank you so much so much for your support. I was doing research lastnight and came across this app. Is a relive to see that we are not in this alone. God bless you.
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