Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Walter - It would probably be a good idea to sit down and think real hard back at any things that don't seem " quite right. " In addition to the handwashing, germs, etc. This information will be very helpful for the psychologist/psychiatrist in making any kind of determination. Note times when symptoms seem worse, things that might alleviate them (such as distraction). It's also very important to see someone who has experience with childhood OCD. As Stefi points out, many a pediatrician will dismiss concerns thinking the child will " get over it " or " grow out of it. " If this is OCD, you'll want a diagnosis early so you can get to work now at coming up with a plan to manage it. I was just thinking... you said you daughter was a twin? Does her sister show any signs? Just curious as to how something like this would effect twins, if it does. Good luck and do let us know how things go. In a message dated 1/9/2006 5:21:19 PM Central Standard Time, stefiaba@... writes: By the way, I did discuss my worries with her pediatrician, twice, but they told me to let it go and see if she would get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hi Walter, welcome. My advise to you is if you think someting is wrong have your daughter assessed by a specialist. It took me over a year after noticing symptoms to actually take the step of seeking an expert. The symptoms of OCD vary between people and also can vary in the same person. For example there are things that my daughter did in the past that does not do any longer. Some symptoms come and go. Also it seems that some children do better than others and have only light symptoms that do not interfere too much with their life. One thing though, if it is a concern with you then follow your gut feeling. I would also recommend to read as much as you can on the OC Fundation's site, they are quite good at explaining sympoms and severity. By the way, I did discuss my worries with her pediatrician, twice, but they told me to let it go and see if she would get over it. She did not get over it and became quite evident that she has OCD. She is still functioning well without medications but she goes to therapy once a week and it helped a lot. Gook luck to you and your daughter. Stefi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Thank you and Stefi for the good advice. Yes she is a twin and they are complete opposites, her sister is very laid back and could care less about germs. She is the happiest person I have ever seen even when she is sick :-) We are currently waiting to hear back from the pediatrician on how we can proceed. We hope she will give us a referal to go into Boston Childrens Hospital as we prefer to do with anything serious as it is about 35 miles away. Thanks, Wally > > > Walter - > > It would probably be a good idea to sit down and think real hard back at any > things that don't seem " quite right. " In addition to the handwashing, > germs, etc. This information will be very helpful for the > psychologist/psychiatrist in making any kind of determination. Note times when symptoms seem worse, > things that might alleviate them (such as distraction). It's also very > important to see someone who has experience with childhood OCD. As Stefi points > out, many a pediatrician will dismiss concerns thinking the child will " get > over it " or " grow out of it. " If this is OCD, you'll want a diagnosis early > so you can get to work now at coming up with a plan to manage it. > > I was just thinking... you said you daughter was a twin? Does her sister > show any signs? Just curious as to how something like this would effect twins, > if it does. > > Good luck and do let us know how things go. > > > > In a message dated 1/9/2006 5:21:19 PM Central Standard Time, > stefiaba@a... writes: > > By the way, I did discuss my worries with her pediatrician, twice, > but they told me to let it go and see if she would get over it. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hi Walter, Just wanted to say my OCD son (who will be 17 this month) also has a twin, though not identical. They are also complete opposites in personality. Although I will say that in our family (I'm a single mom, 3 sons), the rest of us have a " touch " of OCD, nothing that has grown into the disorder that has. 's OCD erupted in 6th grade. Before that, I guess I'd have to say he had a " touch " also. He's doing VERY well now, OCD is still there but very much in the background and not disrupting his/our lives any more as it was. always said his OCD bothered him less at school. Oh it was " there " but at home it's like he let it out. There was more to distract him at school. And when my sons had a friend over, managed to do things he couldn't when there was no visitor. Sometimes it seemed worse after the friend left though. Well, please keep us updated on how things are going with your daughter and family! > > Thank you and Stefi for the good advice. Yes she is a twin and > they are complete opposites, her sister is very laid back and could > care less about germs. She is the happiest person I have ever seen > even when she is sick :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I would have her see a specialist. My daughter(twin also) had these symptoms when she was younger but we ignored it because we thought it would eventually pass. At that time we did not know anything about OCD. After a while she would not want to flush the toilet and we told her it was OK, also thought that this would pass.At 13 she was hospitalized with full blown OCD. It might only be mild OCD but better prevent than do nothing. My other twin also had one of two symtoms but she is still find. The psyc. that treats our OCD daughter has seen our other daughter a couple of times. She has social anxiety but no OCD. Our OCD child is telling me all the things she did when she was younger and we never notice. They are very good at hiding it. Someone else mentioned movies. At 2 years-old my OCD daughter was afraid of a certain movie we thought it was childhood fear. Now that I reflect it probably was OCD. Could you mention your daughter symptoms to the specialist that has seen your OCD daughter. He would probably monitor your daughter just to make sure everything is OK. Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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