Why Your Child’s OCD Gets Worse When They Try to “Figure It Out”

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

If your child is stuck thinking, “I just need to figure this out, and then I’ll feel better,”—this video is for them. OCD loves to trap our kids with OCD in endless mental loops, convincing them that clarity or certainty is just one more thought away.

But here’s the truth:

The more our children or teens with OCD try to solve, analyze, or “figure out” their intrusive thoughts, the worse their OCD gets. In this video, we’ll break down:

🟤 Why rumination feels productive (but isn’t)

🟤 The difference between problem-solving and mental compulsions

🟤 What to do instead of overthinking

🟤 How to handle that urge to “just think it through one more time”

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