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- mommac
- Date posted
- 5y ago
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- Tally Ho!Tally Ho!
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Depends, she might be triggered onto other obsessions, things she hasn’t thought about. A lot of people on here vent, which can be good for them, but sometimes not good for others. But it’s a community of sorts, so she can see she’s not alone. It is a lonely illness!
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- AnndroowAnndroow
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I agree, I think if you are in that age you should rather get help from a therapist or other professional. At least to start with. This app is good but maybe when you developed a more rational thinking, even though that doesn’t have to do with OCD I’d say it will make it even worse. Also, pay attention on every try for reassurance seeking, that just makes it worse in the long term. She’ll get through this, I wish you all the luck! :)
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- OiOi
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Get help from a therapist or other profissional (a good one). But you can help your daughter too (The opposite that my parents did): 1. Encourage her to do things to relief the anxiety like sports, not just studying/gaming all days 2. Don’t make fun of her compulsions 3. Tell her to ignore toxic people 4. Teach her to never use drugs, for example alcohol or cafeine. It just make things worse. (I know she is just 13! I am just giving long term hints)
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- AelaAela
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Props to you for being an aware and helpful parent! A lot of us dont have support from our parents and other family. Support is crucial for success in OCD recovery!
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- chemiechemie
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Honestly, I wish I had this app when I was 13, but more importantly I wish I had real help. My parents never cared to get me some help claiming that medicine would make me worse, so it makes me happy that you are searching solutions for her.
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- AlexAlex
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Maybe she can relate with some stuff in here.Personally it's not the solution for sure but can help.The feedback when you write something here is great but don't forget is not from professionals.The exercises they have maybe can be usefull for her.Not for me though.Give it a shot.
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- AlexAlex
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Yes because she is so young she can also get paranoid with some things she read here.
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- BigRussBigRuss
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Mommac, is she in therapy with a Ocd specialist? I only ask because a lot of therapist don’t know how to properly treat it they use normal talk therapies, etc instead of cbt therapy with exposure and response prevention
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- mommacmommac
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Thanks everyone. She is in therapy but not sure it’s the best fit. I’m trying to figure out ways for her to help herself. However, I’m not sure she’d even be able to rate her own anxiety level effectively.
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- ChattyChicChattyChic
- Date posted
- 5y ago
As the parent of a teenager I might be concerned about the people who talk about violent or sexual thoughts. Not that I think they shouldn't, or that those thoughts are necessarily "bad". But 13 is a tough age and she is already processing a lot, even without the OCD. There probably isn't a lot she hasn't seen unless you are completely on top of her phone use. Kids like to shock eachother. Do whatever you can to get her to a therapist that specializes in OCD. I really think it helps.
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- Renee*OCDmom
- Date posted
- 7y ago
Hi all, I’m coming at this from a different perspective. I’m a parent of a child (boy, age 8) that has OCD. I’m using nOCD as an additional tool to help me help him. I’m learning as much as I can to be able to help him learn to manage this along with meds and therapy.
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- West
- Date posted
- 6y ago
I’m new here and need help, not as someone who suffers from OCD, but as a mother who’s child (I believe) suffers from OCD. We have not had an official diagnosis yet as I am searching for a physician at this time. She has all of the aspects on the subject specifically, so I really wouldn’t be surprised by an OCD diagnosis at all. My question is, do any of you remember a time when the OCD became a problem for you? I meant, did something happen to trigger it or make it much worse or more evident? I’ve always known she was a “perfectionist” and very intellectually minded, so to speak, but several incidents happened last year (she’s almost 14) with some friends that didn’t end well. Since then, it’s as if she can’t focus at all and gets very obsessed by things. Almost like the incidents last year exacerbated the underlying problem. I want to help her however I can until we can get into a Dr, I just don’t know how and it seems she gets mad and irritated with me when I try, which is hurting this Moms heart. Can any of you suggest what I should or shouldn’t do at this point? She literally becomes frozen with certain fears, like being stung by a bee (never been stung before). Honestly, she’s had a fear of going to the bathroom forever (10 years), but medical Drs have never been able to help and now I know why. So, all to say, I’m not in denial but just want to help her. Thanks for any input you can give.
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- Anonymous
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Hi, I’m new to this app and I’m not sure if it’ll help me, but I’ll try anything to get better. For anyone who wants to read, here’s my story: I think I began having OCD when I was young, after my parents divorced and I went through being abused by the parent I was living with, while also going through bullying at school. I went through a trauma, and that’s when it set in. I’m now 21, and within the past 2 years I’ve got my first car, first real job, moved out on my own, and had a baby. So a lot of major life changes. This has thrown the OCD into a state that’s just unmanageable. I can’t fold laundry because it’s impossible to get it perfect, so it stays in the dryer. I can’t clean up anything without having absolute silence and taking hours. It’s hard to shower, having to OCD anything I touch. It’s hard to make dinner, it’s hard to wash dishes. Everything is hard anymore. I tried medication, but it just gave me severe headaches and dizziness, which only agitated my OCD more. I just want hope that this is something that can indeed be treated. It only keeps getting worse with age and it’s extremely hard to live a normal life like this. If anyone has similar stories feel free to share, I will definitely read them.
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