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Hi there, I have had OCD since I was 5 (im now 34). It wasn't until this past year that I really and truly got the real help that I needed. Back in the 80s they didn't know much about it but there has been considerable advancement in treatment. My best advice is to do what you're doing, learn as much about it as you can. Ocd manifests itself in ways I would never have realized. An excellent book is called "when a family member has OCD" by John Hershfield. He breaks it down really well - I only read it fairly recently and learned a lot from it and I thought I knew it all! Best of luck to you and your son.

What can we help you learn more about? Do you need additional treatment resources, general education, direction to help your son, etc? Whatever you need just name it

If it helps, here are a couple things I can tell you (as someone with OCD): 1) OCD treatment is improving at an exponential rate. There is a good chance in five years your son will have incredible treatment resources at his fingertips 24/7. 2) some of the most successful people have OCD, and although it can be challenging, it makes us stronger. OCD pushed me to where I am today. Besides online content, have you listened to any podcasts or talked to any people living with OCD in a manageable way?

This is Stephen Smith, I have OCD and founded nOCD a couple years ago. Can you reach out to our email info@nocdhelp.com? I'd love to talk and give you info about living with OCD, resources, etc. (if you want of course)