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It can't be easy seeing your child go through such problems but there are things that you can do to help. Have you read <a href="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/files/2011/02/Supporting-a-person-with-OCD.pdf">Supporting a person with OCD</a> it gives advice on what to do. Also ask if you can attend one of his CBT sessions so that with the therapist you and your son can work out a plan of action so that you're all singing from the same hymn sheet. The more you reassure someone with OCD the more reassurance they will seek (I speak from personal experience - I was the Queen of reassurance seeking <img src="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> ) instead offer encouragement especially when he manages to resist his OCD. ocd_mum on "How can I help" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/how-can-i-help#post-65248 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:23:16 +0000 ocd_mum 65248@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi, my son is 18yrs old and was diagnosed with OCD 18months ago. He started with inappropriate sexual thought and through stuff I researched and medication of fluoxetine 60mg these thought reduced and was not causing him a problem ( even though it was very hard in the beginning). However, his medication has now been reduced to 20mg over a period of 6 months and it is absolutely horrific! He is going mad with his OCD and obbession of germs. Over the last few wks it has got progressively worse. Before he goes out at a weekend he is constantly asking for reassurance (for about 2 and a half hours) that if someone talks to him does he not have to wash. Or if someone shakes his hand does he not have to wash but this goes on and on. On Saturday night he met up with his girlfriend and she said all the time her friend was speaking to him he was Turning away and spitting ( to get rid of the germs) She said he was really bad. He also get very frustrated an angry with his obbessions. He has a cbt appointment next wednesday but do you think he needs to also increase his medication also? We are really all at our wits end and don't know how to help!! We try to encourage him to not go drinking at wkend but he just goes out anyway but this makes him very low on a Sunday because he's drank on a Saturday night Any advice would be great took onboard. Thanks xavier1962 on "carers discussion" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/carers-discussion#post-64526 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:11:52 +0000 xavier1962 64526@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ I could very well do with support from others and supporting them back. I work full time and as a result I do not get a chance to get to carer support group sessions here in Oxford. I am so frustrated with my partner's condition of BDD because I can't seem to help him and at the moment professional help is still some way off. patriciam on "OCD Parents’ Support Project" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/ocd-parents%e2%80%99-support-project#post-64451 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:42:35 +0000 patriciam 64451@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi everyone, The next seminar will be on the 21st February and the topic will be 'Managing your own feelings: telling friends and family, is it my fault...'. As always, email <a href="mailto:ilana@ocdaction.org.uk">ilana@ocdaction.org.uk</a> if you'd like to join us or call 020 72535272. Thanks <img src="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> truddles on "doesnt want to let go" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/doesnt-want-to-let-go#post-64448 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:51:33 +0000 truddles 64448@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi Jeanette, It's probably the OCD, she's had it for so long and probably can't remember a life without it. She's not really known anything other than living with OCD and so is possibly frightened of what to her is the unknown. She really should be getting CBT to help her through this. Go to the <a href="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/support-info/resources/">Resource Centre</a> and have a look at the NICE Guidelines. This outlines what treatment she should be getting. You can also call the OCD Action Helpline 0845 390 6362 for advice as to how to proceed if you're having difficulty accessing treatment for her. Have you signed up for the <a href="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/ocd-parents%E2%80%99-support-project">OCD Parents' Support Project</a>? It's an online support group complete with online seminars for parents whose children have OCD. Mike on "doesnt want to let go" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/doesnt-want-to-let-go#post-64447 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:13:20 +0000 Mike 64447@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ She could be saying this because 1) she really does feel that she won't be special anymore, or 2) because this is some sort of compulsion where she's afraid of being without OCD. Either way, these are both bad reasons to stop taking medication. If she is doing really well and the doctor feels that she may not need the medications, especially if there are bad side effects, that would be the only reason to stop taking them. Even in that case I would be extremely hesitant to stop the medications, because OCD is a chronic condition that she will most likely have for the rest of her life, and if something causes her to have a bad spike in anxiety at any time in the future, being on the medication will help prevent it from being even worse. Mike fluffyclouds on "doesnt want to let go" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/doesnt-want-to-let-go#post-64441 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:07:19 +0000 fluffyclouds 64441@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ hi emailed you back last but it didnt get there so thankyou so much. i know we've got the psychiatrist in 2 weeks im going to speak to him on my own first,but he is rubbish! im not just saying it. im going to have to stand strong on this one. thanks jeanette.x bethany on "doesnt want to let go" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/doesnt-want-to-let-go#post-64440 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:09 +0000 bethany 64440@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ I don’t know, Dippy. I’ve known people to be afraid of losing the ability to ‘see’ harm etc, but not want to cling on to their obsessions for the reason your daughter is giving - not being special any more. You really do need specialist advice. fluffyclouds on "doesnt want to let go" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/doesnt-want-to-let-go#post-64439 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:52:30 +0000 fluffyclouds 64439@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ hi guys i dont have ocd but my daughter who's 12 does she's been on meds for 5 weeks last night she said that she wants to stop taking them, because she doesnt want the ocd to go! and thinks without it she wont be special anymore, or be noticed i've tried to explain to her its not the ocd that makes her special its her. i think she's lived with it for so long she cant imagine being without it, or is it the ocd itself triggering the thought if anyone else has experiences of this or has been in a similar situation. i would really appreciate any thoughts ,as i think im going crazy! thankyou x bethany on "what can i do" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/what-can-i-do#post-64329 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:51:09 +0000 bethany 64329@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Dippy, It sounds as if your daughter needs specialist help. Has that ever been suggested? 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It does seem likely that the decrease in medication is to blame, at least it won’t have helped. This has happened to several people I know and some psychiatrists view medication as a long-term treatment. One friend has been told to see herself like a diabetic who requires insulin. She is keen to discontinue her medication but has been advised to remain on it for life. When she did stop her Prozac she relapsed and has now decided to take her psychiatrist’s advice. bethany on "washing hands" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/washing-hands#post-64235 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:05:58 +0000 bethany 64235@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ P.P.S. 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I’m not sure saying ‘nothing bad will happen’ is the right approach, because your son is intelligent enough to know that something bad could happen. I think a better approach is accepting the risks and also emphasising that we need to encounter germs to build up immunity (which I realise you are saying). We can never avoid all germs and by attempting to do so, it’s more likely a serious one will eventually lay us very low. In many ways, our best form of defence is to build up a healthy immune system, by encountering various germs. Of course, your son probably knows this and it will take exposure to help reinforce such knowledge. bethany on "washing hands" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/washing-hands#post-64231 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:51:27 +0000 bethany 64231@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ David Veale and Rob Willson’s book Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder covers this as well as most other symptoms. It sounds as though the germ obsession has taken hold quickly and escalated into a serious problem for your son. I would recommend trying to get an urgent appointment with his psychiatrist, maybe an increase in medication would be suggested. ocd_mum on "washing hands" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/washing-hands#post-64223 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:24:30 +0000 ocd_mum 64223@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi really sorry but i only seem to come on here when there is a problem, (but your all so good at advice!!) Anyway my son was diagnosed with ocd (bad thoughts) in September 2010, however after taking fluxotine 60mgs and cbt when was improving massivley and now we all know how to challenge the 'bad thoughts'. His pyschiatrist reduced his medication (he is now on 20mg)and everything was great UNTIL 'the germs' came along! He is having massive problems with 'germs' he seems to be worse at the weekend and on a night out he has told me he can wash his hands upto 100 times (just incase any germs have gone onto his hands), this is now causing his hand to be red raw, chapped and sore he constanley washes his face also. He gets really angry if anyone coughs or sneezes near him, and finds it impossible to chat with someone (who looks dirty) incase their germs get onto him. He is also convinced that if he eats out the food he is eating is not cooked properly and therefore he will become ill and most of the time can not relax until he has made himself sick. I have tried to explain to him that everyone needs germs and nothing bad will happen even if someone coughs or sneezes near him. He has also been referred for further cbt treatment but i was just wondering if there is anything i can do or say to help him in the short term until his appointments come through (approx 4-6wks). I have read all the books recommended to me from this forum 'imp of the mind' etc which has help myself and my son massively with his ocd thoughts but i just cant seem to find anything regarding hand washing and germs. thank you all soo much ocd mum lb3160483 on "Please read - A winner never quits and a quitter never wins :)" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/please-read-a-winner-never-quits-and-a-quitter-never-wins#post-64177 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:38:02 +0000 lb3160483 64177@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ I'm not sure why but my website didn't appear. 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Remember : A winner never quits and a quitter never wins sadie on "OCD Parents’ Support Project" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/ocd-parents%e2%80%99-support-project#post-64044 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:49:44 +0000 sadie 64044@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi, I attended the most recent Parent Support Seminar but had technical problems and missed quite a lot of the discussion. I couldn't make it to the phone session and I wondered if there is anywhere specific that Partent Support Group members discuss the sessions. Thanks <img src="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> sadie on "Free 'OCD at School' Youth Event: 18 February" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/free-ocd-at-school-youth-event-18-february-2#post-64043 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:40:09 +0000 sadie 64043@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi, This sounds like a good event. I will email to discuss further/book place. I wonder what sort of age range is expected? My son is 7 and it would be interesting to know if there are likely to be other young kids attending. <img src="http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> patriciam on "Free 'OCD at School' Youth Event: 18 February" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/free-ocd-at-school-youth-event-18-february-2#post-63988 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:04:06 +0000 patriciam 63988@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ On Saturday 18th February, we’re teaming up with Maudsley Hospital to run a whole day event for young people with OCD and their parents. We'll be kicking off at 10 am with some ice-breaker activities, followed by a group sessions for young people and parents. Then, after a buffet lunch at 12:30, we’ll be getting everyone together for a drumming extravaganza! The event is totally free, as the City Bridge Trust is funding the event as part of our OCD at School project, so there’s no excuse not to come along! You just need to book your place by calling Trish on 0207 253 5272 or by emailing <a href="mailto:trish@ocdaction.org.uk">trish@ocdaction.org.uk</a>, and then get yourself down to Friends House in Euston on the 18th. We look forward to seeing you there! Anonymous on "Is this the right diagnosis?" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/is-this-the-right-diagnosis#post-63451 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:06:01 +0000 Anonymous 63451@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi worriedmum64! Sorry to hear about the problems your daughter is going through. It is very important that you support her. My wife was diagnosed with OCD and we've been struggling with this ever since. I actually wanted to give you some advice: be careful with the medication your daughter is taking especially if she's pregnant. It can be damaging to her baby! My wife and I had to go through an <a href="http://www.antidepressantbirthinjury.com/lawsuits/">antidepressant birth defect lawsuit</a> because of it and I wouldn't wish that on anybody. Take care of you and your daughter! wannabefree on "hearing voices" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/hearing-voices#post-62582 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:15:03 +0000 wannabefree 62582@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi there, as in PM, hopefully there will be someone on the teenagers forum, and also parents/carers forum who can identify with this... It is vital that you take your daughters fears seriously, and that you support her as best you can as her carers... Hopefully this will pass... Wannabe Wombat140 on "hearing voices" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/hearing-voices#post-62568 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:20:21 +0000 Wombat140 62568@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Just bear in mind hearing voices doesn't necessarily mean there's anything worse the matter, though of course you should get it looked into. A lot of people hear voices without anything else being wrong with them. Not many people know that. (<a href="http://www.hearing-voices.org/">"Hearing Voices Network"</a> have some information about this.) I wonder if she's tried just asking them politely what they want, or to stop talking and let her sleep? You never know. wannabefree on "hearing voices" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/hearing-voices#post-62502 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:16:50 +0000 wannabefree 62502@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi Worried mum, I've not come across this before myself, but it certainly needs to be checked out... A GP may be able to shed light on what is happening here... This certainly needs taking seriously, so get GP on side asap... This could seriously affect your daughters ability to concentrate on her studies at school because of her sleep disruption... Another thought, has she tried sleeping in another room? Children are very receptive to things we just don't fully understand, and it maybe that a change of room to sleep in might be a good idea... Hope this helps a bit... Wannabe Tess on "hearing voices" http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/hearing-voices#post-62469 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:31:52 +0000 Tess 62469@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ Hi worried mum. Many years ago I was in hospital with another lady who had OCD and as a child she used to see people in the night who spoke to her and she called them her misty people. Her mother used to get angry with her when she talked about them and tell her she was imagining it but unlike your daughter she regarded them as her friends. Even as an adult she remembered them with fondness.