OCD Action

Youdontgiveadamn
Member

Hi.
I'm Molly and I'm 13.
I have an OCD, and I'm really kind of stuck in a dilema that I don't know how to solve.

It's really quite hard.
So, my OCD has started becoming really bad, my counsellor told me I've probably had it a while without noticing it. And, the problem is with my mum. I recently had a bad outbreak of panic attacks and stuff, because I've got a severe phobia of vomiting, which I've had for a long time. It just burst out one day. I had panic attacks for about 6 months without it calming down and I get odd ones now and again. And, my mum knew about them, but everytime I got scared and panicked, she shouted at me and called me stupid. She totally disagreed with counselling, too. The only reason I got it was because of my school matron. So, my counsellor said it's time for me to go to my GP and things to get CBT, but thinks I need my mum to know. And from how she reacted with problems I had before, I know she would react awfully. I know it'd go wrong. I also know I need proper professional help. And I really, really do not know what to do. At all. And it's so distressing. My mind is just a jumble. And it's just getting to the point where I want to give up.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I welcome them, so much.
Thank you.

Mon Apr 30 2007 20:24:07 #
Hester
Member

Hi Molly,

I'm in more or less the same situation as you. Whenever I get a panic attack or something, I get shouted at by my mum too. It's really upsetting, but at the same time we have to remember that it's difficult for people who don't have OCD to understand what you're going through.

There's some really good books you can get her to read. Umm, I think the one that was really recommended is "The boy who couldn't stop washing his hands". It might help her to understand a little better.

It's good you're having some form of councelling. Do you find it helps you a little?

Talking about it is really good too, just seems to help release some stress and everyone here knows what you're going through so they're all really understanding (^_^)

I hope your mind un-jumbles a little!
Love Hester

Mon Apr 30 2007 20:31:49 #
conniecomelately
Member

Hi Molly.
I'm really really sorry to hear about your Mum. Would it not be possible for your school matron or GP to talk to her? She has a duty of care to you and you clearly need help.
I posted some information on here in March about a trial for treating OCD in teenagers at the maudsley hospital. I don't know if you're based in or near London but there is a phone no. you can ring and at least you can talk to a proffessional who might be able to advise you on how to get through to your mum. I took my son along for an assesment last week and they are really friendly and nice. I spoke to proffessor Bolton on the phone a couple of times beforehand and was also in email contact. They may say you can't go on the trial without parental involvement but they are probably the best people to talk to for help and advice.
Frustratingly for me, although he was offered a place, my son has decided he doesn't want to go on the trial as he is trying to get better on his own. To be fair, he's already had two lots of therapy over the last two years, and at the moment he does seem to be making progress.
Good luck. I really hope you can get this sorted out. Thinking of you,

Connie x

ps The Maudsley told me about a website for teens called: ocdyouth.org
I haven't checked it out yet, but you might find it's more interactive than this one.

Thu May 3 2007 9:54:12 #