Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Our son was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago with OCD. It seems like his OCD increases in severity whenever he moves on to something new. Such as, the start of school, the start of a new sport season, etc. Usually he improves once he gains confidence in himself and is comfortable with the new activity. We are in wrestling now and he is really struggling with OCD and his anxiety. Under my observation, it seems like his obsessions have to do with constant reassurance and perfection. His compulsions are being able to have me and his teachers reassure him. I'm worried that I may be enabling him by always trying to be there for him. My motherly instinct is to be there to listen and understand him. But, is this enabling when that is his compulsion? He went to a summer camp this last summer and was not allowed to call me. His anxiety peaked to high that he had the obtrusive thoughts of hurting himself again. He is currently on 10mg of prozac. Where do I start? Am I enabling? Should we get him treatment in ERP or minimize his exposure to anxiety producing events? I'm struggling too - as when his anxiety increases, so does mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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