New to OCD, new to group

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Hi,

I am new to OCD. My seven year old was just diagnosed with what the

therapist thinks is very mild OCD. My question is about discipline.

Right now, my daughter is so fragile emotionally that it is difficult

to even gently correct her for every day stuff - as in not doing her

chores, sneaking treats, talking back......is this common? She

seriously falls apart and needs lots of reassurance that we are not

mad, not going to stop loving her, etc.

She just began therapy and also seems to be doing better on one hand,

but also has this kind of " I am boss " attitude...is this also common?

I am wondering if it is just part of absorbing the therapy and

sorting through it?

Her symptoms: wearing several layers of underclothing to " keep her

safe " (this has been an ongoing symptom since she was 4) - suddenly

not wanting to go to friends, parties or school - asking the same

questions over and over - not being able to handle any kind of

critism or correction, especially at school by her teachers and her

peers. She was using the bathroom excessively and refusing to

swallow her own saliva (because she thought it would make her need to

use the restroom even more), but that stopped as suddenly as it

began, although new surroundings cause her alot of stress because she

is afraid there won't be a bathroom available (she states this is the

reason she doesn't like to go to friends anymore).

Sorry this is so long! Any comments, advice or suggestions would be

welcome!