OCD doesn’t want a spotlight on it. It doesn’t want help. It just wants our kids to do what it says without question.
Most of us can’t escape having to take tests as we go through life. But for some of our kids taking a test can cause intense test anxiety. In this week’s YouTube video, I dive into the common core fears around test anxiety and offer some concrete tips on how to overcome test anxiety one step at a time.
Perfectionism can take up our child’s most important commodity – time. When they pour all their energy into perfecting something, other areas of their life suffer. That means that friendships, family relationships, a balanced diet, a good night’s sleep and time to recharge, all get sidelined in the name of perfection.
If your child is struggling with contamination OCD they might be thinking they can keep themselves safe as long as they keep track of everything and anything that touches them or the things they care about. This can keep them so distracted and overwhelmed. It is like being on a hamster wheel they cannot get off. But they often think it is worth it, because they are able to control whether they get contaminated.
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