new to group-help with dtr stuck in rituals

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Hi all, I am new the group. My 15 y/o daughter has been diagnosed with ocd since

this time last year. She started with symptoms as early as 18 months ago. her

OCD has really taken over our lives, but especially mine and hers as she clings

to me now. She is on Zoloft and Klonopin.

My question is what do we/I do when she is stuck in a ritual. Do I try to get

her out of it? and if so, how? She always comes back with a " you don't know what

I going through, so don't tell me what to do " answer when I try to explain/help

her through the thought process of the ritual.

These rituals mostly involve showering, getting dressed and getting into bed.

She is in therapy but not really an active participant (says it is too hard to

deal with). Do I just sit back and let her suffer through this? My thought is if

I do that, she will eventually have to hit " rock bottom " and then will have the

" want " to try and get better.

My husband feels a large part of it is behavioral. This may be true.

Any words of advice are appreciated!!

Jodie

The OCD monster has moved in and taken over our lives!!