Has your child ever known something was true but still felt unsure? Like, “Did I cheat on that test?” or “What if I accidentally said something bad?” That’s OCD creating doubt—over and over again!
Not every OCD theme is about a fear, sometimes it is about a feeling. That is the case with Tourettic OCD. Tourettic OCD is not triggered by an intrusive thought, but rather a somatic urge. Compulsions can include sudden, repetitive movements or vocalizations.
Not every OCD theme is about a fear, sometimes it is about a feeling. That is the case with Tourettic OCD. Tourettic OCD is not triggered by an intrusive thought, but rather a somatic urge. Compulsions can include sudden, repetitive movements or vocalizations.
OCD has many flavors and subtypes. One subtype that can cause a tremendous amount of guilt and overwhelm is responsibility OCD, which is similar to Harm OCD. When our kids have responsibility OCD they get stuck on the concern that their actions, or inactions, can directly cause harm in other people.
OCD doesn’t stay in its lane. It interjects itself into everything your child cares about – including their faith and religious beliefs. OCD can turn their faith into fear. OCD can turn their devotion into compulsions. It’s important for kids to understand what is their devotion to their faith versus their devotion to OCD in disguise.
