Does Your Child Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

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Does Your Child Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

"What if I forget to bring my homework to school? Did I remember to feed my goldfish? I know I turned off the TV, but let me check to make sure."

All children have worries and doubts. But when your child can't stop thinking about them, they begin to hamper his ability to function. No matter how stressful the worries are, no matter how silly they may seem, and no matter how much your child Your child may have obsessive-compulsive disorder, ocd, if his worries and doubts are comsuming him. wants them to go away, they do not subside on their own. In association with this anxiety, your child may begin to perform certain rituals, behaviors that are performed in a certain way over and over again. If these behaviors persist, your child may be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

It is reported that approximately 1 million children and adolescents suffer from OCD in the United States. This translates to one in 200 children. OCD is more prevalent than many other childhood disorders or illnesses, but it is often hidden because it causes pain and embarrassment to the child.

In the years when most children want to fit in with their peers, the discomfort and stress brought on by OCD can make them feel scared, out of control, and alone.

What can you do to help? Keep reading to learn more about OCD and how you can help your child.

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