Anonymous
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Carl CornettCarl Cornett
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Perhaps educating yourself on the disorder can help. I’ve linked to some books below. One is, in particular, about being the loved one of someone with OCD. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Unwanted-Intrusive-Thoughts-Frightening/dp/1626254346 https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder-Personalized/dp/042527389X https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Mind-Into-Life/dp/1572244259 https://www.amazon.com/Needing-Know-Sure-Overcoming-Reassurance-ebook/dp/B07MMQ7HRK https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Workbook-OCD-Overcoming-Compulsions/dp/1608828786 https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Someone-OCD-Help-Family/dp/1572243295
AnonymousAnonymous
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Thank you so much
AnonymousAnonymous
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I just ordered the books. Thank you
zeepzeep
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maybe ask him to join this app? this app helped me so much :)
DianaaaDianaaa
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For me it was a relief to realize I had ocd, because its treatable, and because anxiety therapy wasn't working and I didnt know why I was obsessed and terrified of hurting myself for no reason. I was like OH WAIT I CAN DO THIS 😂
AnonymousAnonymous
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Yes you can. I have cancer but I am not dying today.
AnonymousAnonymous
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OCD any mental illness is just like any other disease. Nothing to be ashamed about it. Keep up the good work.
ButterflyStarButterflyStar
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Thank you so much I appreciate hearing this
DianaaaDianaaa
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How old is your son? You can send him articles on ocd themes and proof that ocd is very common and lots of people deal with it and have bad thoughts to, but the thoughts don't mean anything. And tell him that ocd is treatable too
moonmoon
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I'm 19 and I struggle with pure ocd. Its scary but he's not alone.
DianaaaDianaaa
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What theme is his ocd? Pure ocd is a type of ocd but it just means his obsession and compulsions are in his head mostly. What are his obsessions? Contamination? Harm?
AnonymousAnonymous
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Intrusive thoughts
DianaaaDianaaa
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Yes but the intrusive thoughts are about a theme, always
AnonymousAnonymous
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He is very reluctant to talk that’s been the hardest part.
DianaaaDianaaa
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Its either intrusive thoughts about harming someone, sexual intrusive thoughts, contamination intrusive thoughts, etc.
DianaaaDianaaa
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Ugh im so sorry. the best thing to do would be to take him to an ocd specialist. You can also get one through this app!
AnonymousAnonymous
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I believe it’s harm
AnonymousAnonymous
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I made an appointment but he refused to go.
AnonymousAnonymous
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He is telling me “ I will deal with it” but from what I can observe he is not dealing with it right. He
AnonymousAnonymous
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He staying in his room all day/ night
AnonymousAnonymous
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He is 17
AnonymousAnonymous
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I thank you all.
LightLight
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I'm sorry, that must be so difficult.
AnonymousAnonymous
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Yes very hard. My son was very smart A+ student now he hates school. He hates been around anyone. I am heartbroken to see him like this.
ButterflyStarButterflyStar
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I would recommend him getting this app 😊
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AnonymousAnonymous
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Thank you for your support. I will suggest the group for sure. He did one appointment with psychiatric was given Zoloft but he doesn’t want to follow up so now he is not going to have medicine.
AnonymousAnonymous
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@lypc Thank you for the encouragement. I wish I could take away the hurt from him.
AnonymousAnonymous
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@Anonymous You’re being a good mom trying to help him out and recognizing a real disorder. Some families don’t want to talk about it so just realize that that’s great that you’re doing everything you can for him. A good websites is made of millions.com I read something from someone’s story once on there that helped me with my own ocd... the person wrote “it’s not my fault I have this disorder but it is absolutely my responsibility to manage it.” That was powerful to recognize because it helped me come to terms with it, not blame myself for it, and realize I have to live with it and work with it but I could still have a normal life. I think one day he will have a moment like that in the beginning with ocd it’s hard to accept
AnonymousAnonymous
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@Clementineislands Thank you so much for your encouraging words I am praying for that day to come.
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