Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Naming the OCD may help him to externalize it and see it as something separate from who he really is. Your son is responsible for his own thoughts/actions and " " is responsible for the OCD ones. Now, he needs to talk back to " . " Sometimes kids (especially if they don't have a lot of insight) think the OCD thoughts are right and represent who they really are. When dd was diagnosed at 8.5, she believed she really did have to wash for extended periods of time to protect herself and thought we were lying when we said she did not--even though she knew that her friends did not have to wash like that. Now, she still has compulsions and obsessive thoughts, but is much more likely to recognize them as belonging to the OCD. She wishes she could get rid of the OCD, but not herself. Hope this helps, (mom w/OCD, 11.5 yo dd w/OCD, 9 yo dd w/ tic disorder w/ just right OCD?) ________________________________ To: Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 3:04 PM Subject: Naming OCD My son is 15. He has been dealing with his OCD for about 1 1/2 years now. He is in therapy... And taking sertraline. His therapist has allowed him to " name " his OCD. Well use as an example. It seems as though now my son is blaming " james " for all the thoughts which are going on with him. Should this be allowed... The naming, that is. Any one else have this going on with their child?? ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugporta\ l . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Like the way you answered this . I think it can help to separate it from themselves. Of course, can just call it " OCD " but many do like to name it. never has named it, it's just OCD. I always wanted him to name it something, lol. Like...Bill. Then I could say " Bill bothering you? " instead of " OCD bothering you? " I think we're both sick of the word OCD. > > Naming the OCD may help him to externalize it and see it as something separate from who he really is. Your son is responsible for his own thoughts/actions and " " is responsible for the OCD ones. Now, he needs to talk back to " . " Sometimes kids (especially if they don't have a lot of insight) think the OCD thoughts are right and represent who they really are. right OCD?) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 This is a common technique to use, particularly with younger children. I'm not sure that it is necessary for older teens, but I imagine it depends on the teen. My children both have OCD, and they see different therapists. Both of their therapists had them name their OCD. I remember one named it " Creepy Guy " and the other named it something along those lines, if I remember correctly. It helps them to see their OCD as something to battle against rather than as part of them. So for example, if my child is afraid to do something, the therapist will say, " Is that Creepy Guy trying to ruin your day? " It makes it more concrete so that they child will recognize that this is an OCD thought/fear, rather than a rational thought. I don't know if I've explained this well, but I hope it makes more sense to you. Naming OCD My son is 15. He has been dealing with his OCD for about 1 1/2 years now. He is in therapy... And taking sertraline. His therapist has allowed him to " name " his OCD. Well use as an example. It seems as though now my son is blaming " james " for all the thoughts which are going on with him. Should this be allowed... The naming, that is. Any one else have this going on with their child?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 This is a common technique to use, particularly with younger children. I'm not sure that it is necessary for older teens, but I imagine it depends on the teen. My children both have OCD, and they see different therapists. Both of their therapists had them name their OCD. I remember one named it " Creepy Guy " and the other named it something along those lines, if I remember correctly. It helps them to see their OCD as something to battle against rather than as part of them. So for example, if my child is afraid to do something, the therapist will say, " Is that Creepy Guy trying to ruin your day? " It makes it more concrete so that they child will recognize that this is an OCD thought/fear, rather than a rational thought. I don't know if I've explained this well, but I hope it makes more sense to you. Naming OCD My son is 15. He has been dealing with his OCD for about 1 1/2 years now. He is in therapy... And taking sertraline. His therapist has allowed him to " name " his OCD. Well use as an example. It seems as though now my son is blaming " james " for all the thoughts which are going on with him. Should this be allowed... The naming, that is. Any one else have this going on with their child?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 How is that going? Is it helping him? It is usually used with young children, but whatever works, at any given time, for anyone, is good. BJ > > My son is 15. He has been dealing with his OCD for about 1 1/2 years now. He is in therapy... And taking sertraline. > His therapist has allowed him to " name " his OCD. Well use as an example. It seems as though now my son is blaming " james " for all the thoughts which are going on with him. Should this be allowed... The naming, that is. Any one else have this going on with their child?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 , that is exactly how Josh was. And still can be with some things, at 19. .. .Thinking the OCD thoughts are right and represents who he really is. He told me once that this is the only way he knows how to think, so doesn't have anything to compare it to, to know what is considered normal. Made sense. I can see how it could confuse them. BJ In , Kusmin wrote: > > Naming the OCD may help him to externalize it and see it as something separate from who he really is. Your son is responsible for his own thoughts/actions and " " is responsible for the OCD ones. Now, he needs to talk back to " . " Sometimes kids (especially if they don't have a lot of insight) think the OCD thoughts are right and represent who they really are. When dd was diagnosed at 8.5, she believed she really did have to wash for extended periods of time to protect herself and thought we were lying when we said she did not--even though she knew that her friends did not have to wash like that. Now, she still has compulsions and obsessive thoughts, but is much more likely to recognize them as belonging to the OCD. She wishes she could get rid of the OCD, but not herself. > > Hope this helps, > (mom w/OCD, 11.5 yo dd w/OCD, 9 yo dd w/ tic disorder w/ just right OCD?) > > > > ________________________________ > > To: > Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 3:04 PM > Subject: Naming OCD > > My son is 15. He has been dealing with his OCD for about 1 1/2 years now. He is in therapy... And taking sertraline. > His therapist has allowed him to " name " his OCD. Well use as an example. It seems as though now my son is blaming " james " for all the thoughts which are going on with him. Should this be allowed... The naming, that is. Any one else have this going on with their child?? > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . > NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at > http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugporta\ l . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 , that is exactly how Josh was. And still can be with some things, at 19. .. .Thinking the OCD thoughts are right and represents who he really is. He told me once that this is the only way he knows how to think, so doesn't have anything to compare it to, to know what is considered normal. Made sense. I can see how it could confuse them. BJ In , Kusmin wrote: > > Naming the OCD may help him to externalize it and see it as something separate from who he really is. Your son is responsible for his own thoughts/actions and " " is responsible for the OCD ones. Now, he needs to talk back to " . " Sometimes kids (especially if they don't have a lot of insight) think the OCD thoughts are right and represent who they really are. When dd was diagnosed at 8.5, she believed she really did have to wash for extended periods of time to protect herself and thought we were lying when we said she did not--even though she knew that her friends did not have to wash like that. Now, she still has compulsions and obsessive thoughts, but is much more likely to recognize them as belonging to the OCD. She wishes she could get rid of the OCD, but not herself. > > Hope this helps, > (mom w/OCD, 11.5 yo dd w/OCD, 9 yo dd w/ tic disorder w/ just right OCD?) > > > > ________________________________ > > To: > Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 3:04 PM > Subject: Naming OCD > > My son is 15. He has been dealing with his OCD for about 1 1/2 years now. He is in therapy... And taking sertraline. > His therapist has allowed him to " name " his OCD. Well use as an example. It seems as though now my son is blaming " james " for all the thoughts which are going on with him. Should this be allowed... The naming, that is. Any one else have this going on with their child?? > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . > NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at > http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugporta\ l . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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