Our 13 yo daughter has OCD. Has this app been helpful to you?

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!

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! :)

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)

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!

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.

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.

Yes because she is so young she can also get paranoid with some things she read here.

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

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.

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.