Is it better to let people know your child has OCD

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Hi Everyone -

I wanted to hear from other parents in the group whether it has helped to be

open and let others know your child has OCD or better to keep it private. A post

from Sharon yesterday who said everyone knows her about her daughter's OCD got

me thinking about this. My dd6 was diagnosed a month ago and so far we've only

told a handful of immediate family members and a few close friends. I didn't

want my daughter to be stigmatized and I'm not sure if my dd6 and ds9's school

friends will be understanding about it or whether that will open my dd6 to be

teased and bullied. Children can be really mean. I'd be curious to hear what

others here have experienced and please include how old your child is as I

believe age is a huge factor.

We just went on a trip with extended family and because nobody new about my

daughter's OCD, it was really stressful and isolating for me to deal with when

she was having OCD moments during the trip. If I'm feeling isolated I wonder if

my dd6 feels that way too.

Thanks much,

Judy