Guest guest Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hello all, We're new to this group and live in Nottingham in the UK. We have a 12 year old son who has just been diagnosed with OCD. On the spectrum of the condition and what some of you seem to be enduring it sounds relatively mild although it has become quite debilitating and upsetting for Dan and us. Dan feels compelled to touch random objects in the house and on his walk to school (doors, lamp-posts etc) and also feels compelled to pick up litter/random items he finds on the floor. He has also become obsessive about arranging things in an orderly manner before he goes to bed. This all came on very suddenly over Xmas although Dan has always been quite anxious. He's been referred to a specialist to begin some CBT therapy although we're told this could take a few weeks to set-up. Does anyone have a child that has displayed similar behaviours and can anyone recommend any coping strategies for Dan while we're waiting for his CBT sessions to be arranged? Thanks and regards Charlie & Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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