Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Just wanted to let you know you are not alone.? My son (now 13) has had issues with ing on himself as well while watching tv etc.? He has claimed to be unaware, or just not care.? I have always likened it to a preschooler who is playing in the sand box who knows they have to go, but is having too much fun to leave and thinks they can hold it until they can't.? And then once it's done, oh well....he still doesn't want to leave what he's doing. I think maybe he has desentized to the feeling over the years?? Or is getting such relief from his OCD for the moment that he doesn't want to stop the distraction?? My son has had urinary issues on and off since age 6, when he was diagnosed with PANDAS. Back then, he seemed to " leak " in his underwear, and developed a compulsion to change underwear 10-12 times a day, and always thought he was wet even when he wasnt.? Then the nighttime wetting kicked in.? We finally linked it to medication - no one had told us that the meds could actually physically increase urinary output. A med change this summer finally changed all the urinary issues - to his great relief.? Unfortunately, we had to put him back on an anti-psychotic again a month ago when he started getting really agressive, and the bedwetting started all over again.. Sigh... Anyway, if possible, I would suggest making him responsible for changing the bed, washing his clothes, etc. if he chooses to continue this, but all in a non- judgemental, calm manner.? That way, if it is within his control, he has consequences and he may decide getting up to go is easier than the laundry. If it is not within his control, he is just simply helping with the aftermath, and it's less cleaning on your part. Hang in there!!!? - in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Good ideas ! Sorry the meds cause the wetting for your son. Does his doctor say anything about it? Anyway, if possible, I would suggest making him responsible for changing the bed, washing his clothes, etc. if he chooses to continue this, but all in a non- judgemental, calm manner.? That way, if it is within his control, he has consequences and he may decide getting up to go is easier than the laundry. If it is not within his control, he is just simply helping with the aftermath, and it's less cleaning on your part. > > Hang in there!!!? - in MI > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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