What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children?
“A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. The thoughts are linked to fears, such as touching dirty objects. The child uses compulsive rituals to control the fears, such as excessive handwashing.
As children grow, rituals and obsessive thoughts normally happen with a purpose and focus based on age. Preschool children often have rituals and routines around meals, bathing, and bedtime. These help stabilize their expectations and view of their world. School-aged children often create group rituals as they learn to play games, take part in team sports, and recite rhymes. Older children and teens start to collect objects and have hobbies. These rituals help children to socialize and learn to deal with anxiety.”
Source: https://iocdf.org/blog/2017/10/03/help-seperate-ocd-myths-from-the-facts/
Help Separate OCD Myths from the Facts
Many people have misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Help spread the word about what OCD really is. Common Myths:
- MYTH: WE ARE ALL “A LITTLE BIT OCD” AT TIMES.
- MYTH: OCD IS NOT THAT BIG A DEAL, PEOPLE JUST NEED TO RELAX AND NOT WORRY
- MYTH: OCD IS JUST ABOUT HAND-WASHING, CLEANING, AND BEING NEAT.
- MYTH: PEOPLE WITH OCD CAN’T LEAD HAPPY, FUNCTIONAL LIVES.
Source: https://iocdf.org/blog/2017/10/03/help-seperate-ocd-myths-from-the-facts/
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