The Sneaky Way OCD Gets Your Child to Confess (and Why They Shouldn’t)

This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

OCD can be sneaky—and one of its most subtle traps is confessing.

Whether your child is struggling with harm OCD, relationship OCD, moral OCD, or any other theme, they might find themselves confessing intrusive thoughts or fears to feel “better” or to get reassurance.

But here’s the problem:

Confessing is a compulsion. And like all compulsions, it only strengthens OCD over time.

In this week’s YouTube video for kids and teens, I’ll explain:

• What OCD-driven confession looks like (even when it doesn’t seem obvious)
• Why it gives short-term relief but long-term pain
• What they can do instead when they feel the urge to confess

If they’ve ever said, “I just need to tell someone…” or “I have to be honest or I’ll feel guilty,” this video is for them.

Click below to watch:

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