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- 6y ago
- Date posted
- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 6y ago
Yes because she is so young she can also get paranoid with some things she read here.
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- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 6y 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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- 25w ago
Hello. I am a mom of a 15 yo who has been diagnosed with severe OCD and also depression and anxiety disorders. Medication was recommended. Specifically clomipramine. As of now he refuses to take it. Says he 50 % of the way considering it. He was not able to complete most of his HW last week, spends much of the day feeling anxious, isolates in his room for hours. Says he wants to try to manage it - says he’s doing better bc he was able to focus in his math class - says he doesn’t want med bc he is afraid it will mess w his mind (numb his feelings). Any advice for how to get him over this hump? Any good experience from med? It’s hard for me to watch him suffer knowing that med is an option and he could be feeling better. Also hard to watch him get zeros in classes when he is smart and capable. Thank you ahead of time. Also, his NOCD therapist is on vacation but had recommended med as well to help my son engage better in ERP
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- 14w ago
Hi I kept seeing this app on repeat on TikTok over and over and I thought I give it a shot. I have never been diagnosed with OCD but I know that I have it. I’m a young adult and I found out the first time I had OCD was watching lelelons truth video? I was 14 at the time She had to resist sitting back down in a chair after her having sat down she started having a mental break down when she was told to resist. That’s when I knew. It started with myself going up and down a staircase twice buckling unbuckling my seat belt everytime I’m in the car ect I have always been super anti social but trying my best I can socialize but my mind wants to make it sexual with family and friends ughhhh I hate it because that’s not me when I graduated thoughts of hurting my loved ones corrupted my mind I broke down outside of church one time asking if this was really me or not i question if I’m a good enough friend or person in this world to begin with thinking everyone is judging me so so close how can I make this situation better did I do something wrong I struggle with depression as well not to bad but it’s there I come from a loving family but broken as well i believe in god and my OCD makes me go often he’s not real that stuff isn’t real no one is there to save you the list goes on. Anyway I struggle a lot and I really hope that this will help me because I feel extremely hopeless. Lucky for me I do have the ability to seek therapy and I am excited. The only person I ever tell my thoughts to is God no other human has heard so I’m really really hoping this helps me out if your reading this thank you it means a lot because this is my first time ever admitting all this it’s a lot to take in I know and I hope you are ok and that you have a great night and know that we got this
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- 9w ago
Hi everyone, I’m Cayla. I’m a mom that’s lived with OCD since childhood, but my breaking point came more recently after having my son. I was consumed by terrifying thoughts—What if I hurt him? What if I did something awful without realizing it? I was so afraid of my own mind that I couldn’t be alone with him. The shame and exhaustion were unbearable, and I convinced myself I was broken. In 2024, I finally sought help. ERP therapy at NOCD was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it saved my life. Even now, I have tough days, but I know I don’t have to be ruled by OCD. When my 12 year old daughter began showing signs of OCD, I felt overwhelmed with guilt. I never wanted her to go through what I had, but I knew what to do. I told her that I have OCD too and made sure she knew it wasn’t her fault—and that she wasn’t alone. One of the hardest parts of this journey was trusting someone else with my daughter’s OCD. I knew how vulnerable it feels to share intrusive thoughts, and I wanted her to feel safe. Her NOCD therapist was able to establish trust and genuine empathy from the start, and that relationship gave her the confidence to face ERP head-on. Seeing her build that trust made me certain she was in the right hands. ERP has helped both of us reclaim our lives, and it is beautiful to see my daughter managing her condition and making visible progress. Parenting with OCD while raising a child with OCD isn’t talked about enough, but I know so many parents are struggling with these same challenges. If you have questions about managing OCD while parenting, helping your child through ERP, or breaking cycles of guilt, drop them below—I’d love to share what I’ve learned. I’ll be answering all of the questions I receive in real-time today 4-5pm ET.
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