How often do you all try to seek reassurance?

Yes, it wants endless control and power

You have to know that setbacks are a common part of recovery. Getting sick is a natural part of life, so you have to be careful not to start making "exceptions" for when you're giving reassurance and when you're not.. if that makes sense?

It's just important not to make too many "exceptions" for when you give into the reassurance. If it starts with giving your son reassurance when he's sick, then all of the sudden you're giving reassurance when he's traveling somewhere, or when he's tired, etc. Although recovery and improvement doesn't have to always be a straight upward arrow, it's important to get into the mindset that you need to be strict and ruthless against the OCD, because we all know how powerful it is and how much control it wants.

I don’t do it much anymore but seeking/giving myself reassurance used to be my biggest compulsion. I notice it’s kicked a lot!