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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.
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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
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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?
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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)
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Hello i got this app hoping to maybe find some support for my partner i thought about reddit but reddit has become a hateful place and i figured this is a safe place. i love my partner more than anything and he’s been struggling with OCD his whole life he has a hard time talking about it with anyone because it’s too painful he’s stated that it’s gotten worse as he’s gotten older His biggest issue right now is overwhelming thoughts of his actions having tragic outcomes and being unable to stop these obsessive thoughts (such as needing to check out door handle 5 times to make sure it’s locked but still panicking that it’s unlocked) he’s not open to one on one therapy or meds although he loves learning and watching informative videos i fear he’s afraid to confront his OCD or just afraid nothing will help i really wanna help him live a stress free and happy life he deserves it would anyone possibly have any ways to naturally help with OCD or recommend any great individuals that could share techniques on managing OCD or helping your partner with OCD? i would very much appreciate it!
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What is a common family joke. OCD is hereditary on my father's side. However I also live with complex PTSD, and ADHD. I didn't learn till recently how severe my OCD is and the intensity gets amplified if the though goes to either of the other two. It's a loop I've identified recently... just little too late. I've lived with OCD for years not really addressing it till I see that's the very reason I cause damage to loved ones. I'm married, 33, a vet. My marriage is not in the best place now. I have a son who's 4 and already showing signs of OCD. Currently my marriage is at a point where we are working on ourselves. It's discovered that my wife's issues are reflections of my own. I understand fully now that I am the center of the issues but also the solution. I need help for me. What happens with my relationships depends on me showing that I am better and able to process thoughts and emotions better. Journaling helps alot. Trying to do hobbies or this that and 3rd but. I'm willing to try anything. Things are on a line. I'm open to any and all POV and ideas. I'm not out crying. I'm taking a big step for me. Something 25 years over due. Thank you for reading this. As I tell myself now. You'll best this and be better
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So thankful to have found this app 😭 my 15 year old is struggling with what is unofficially diagnosed OCD (counselor is starting the process to diagnose but she fits SO much of what we’re reading and she’s at least 4th generation OCD’r). We are in a bad spiral right now with her, especially centered around sleep and it just feels so hard. Just wanted to say thank you for helping me not feel alone.
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