Guest guest Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 , they are very lucky to have you! My parents were just like that! Whenever I would get down on myself and call myself a loser, my mom would get furious at me for putting myself down. My mom is gone now, but my dad is my biggest cheerleader. I can't tell you how wonderful that means to someone with OCD. Re: Will It Ever Stop? Yes, very misunderstood. Even at a recent family function (Roy was other table) where everyone knows Roy is constantly struggling, an adult made a comment about the dog being OCD and of course, laughter following. In my usual conversation stopping manner, I told them that it is a very difficult and debilitating condition. Roy gets really tired of people saying they have OCD and laughing because of something they do. Seems like people with mental illness are fair game for ignorance and cruelty. Bad with my son with BP, who people want to stay away from b/c he is so " weird " and they might catch it or something. Lucky they have me on their team b/c I don't stand for it. in WI > > > > Alida, I am so glad that your son is doing well. On the other hand, the information that you have provided below is the opposite of > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 - any kids with a BP dad are going to struggle - all of mine do, I think your kids are doing great! I know that my experience is not the same as the comments in the post that Jordana replied to - J. did such a great job answering. Rhonda Re: Will It Ever Stop? Thanks jordana for shedding some light on this. Means even more since you have been dealing with this your whole life. My mind was really going on the " too dependent " part since I have gotten that message from teachers and other parents during Roy's life. Also, I couldn't get past the fact that I have had anxiety/depression my whole life, along with constant ruminating thoughts, and my parents did not allow dependancy. Hereditary played pretty strong in my present family with 3 of my kids needing anxiety/depression meds and 1 BP from my dh. Anyway, I am glad you stepped up and shared accurate info. in WI Roy-17. Anxiety/depression/OCD. ADD. Prozac, Busbar, adderall. > > Alida, I am so glad that your son is doing well. On the other hand, the information that you have provided below is the opposite of No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5123 - Release Date: 07/10/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Just after I read this, dd told me yesterday that kids at camp were at dinner one night and one kid said, " Look what the dog's doing - it has OCD! " My son was not at that table - but I was upset to hear her say that. I know there have been lots of movies out recently but it doesn't seem to be helping much in public understanding. I'm going to ask therapist how she handles it; I want son to be prepared for this kind of comment. Rhonda Re: Will It Ever Stop? Yes, very misunderstood. Even at a recent family function (Roy was other table) where everyone knows Roy is constantly struggling, an adult made a comment about the dog being OCD and of course, laughter following. In my usual conversation stopping manner, I told them that it is a very difficult and debilitating condition. Roy gets really tired of people saying they have OCD and laughing because of something they do. Seems like people with mental illness are fair game for ignorance and cruelty. Bad with my son with BP, who people want to stay away from b/c he is so " weird " and they might catch it or something. Lucky they have me on their team b/c I don't stand for it. in WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 it is so misunderstood and I have had very unhelpful comments from people too in the past. I will however say that when my youngest son (not the OCDer) was age 3, he pulled me into the room at preschool where the new fishtank was and pointed to a big black fish that was a bottom feeder and said " you see that big black fish mommy? That fish is a cleaner fish, that fish has OCD, that fish is Quinner " ( my OCD son's name). My kids say that lots of people at school say they " are OCD " like it is cool. I have a harder time with the thoughtless comments from adults than from kids since they really dont know, but I agree that education is the key. However, I do try to keep in mind my son's comment about the fish when I get angry at peoples comments and try to realize that it truely is that they just have no idea the pain and suffering these kids and their families go through. I try to educate them about OCD when I can and seem to fine plenty of opportunity to do it at school! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Nobody looks at a bald person and says, " That person has cancer. " Yet when you see a younger person with no hair or wearing a hat, etc, you know they have cancer. I mean, people understand hair loss from chemo vs true baldness. So what's so hard about understanding OCD vs other behaviors? I guess there have to be tons more people who actually have OCD before we get to the point where it's seen as a cause for compassion, not curiosity. Grr. I do like your perspective, I guess it will take me awhile to get there. Rhonda Re: Will It Ever Stop? it is so misunderstood and I have had very unhelpful comments from people too in the past. I will however say that when my youngest son (not the OCDer) was age 3, he pulled me into the room at preschool where the new fishtank was and pointed to a big black fish that was a bottom feeder and said " you see that big black fish mommy? That fish is a cleaner fish, that fish has OCD, that fish is Quinner " ( my OCD son's name). My kids say that lots of people at school say they " are OCD " like it is cool. I have a harder time with the thoughtless comments from adults than from kids since they really dont know, but I agree that education is the key. However, I do try to keep in mind my son's comment about the fish when I get angry at peoples comments and try to realize that it truely is that they just have no idea the pain and suffering these kids and their families go through. I try to educate them about OCD when I can and seem to fine plenty of opportunity to do it at school! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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