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Just because it bothers you, doesn't mean you have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Changing the channel to an even number, Organizing your sock drawer or keeping a tidy house doesn't mean you have OCD. Compulsions and obsessive tendencies are not a personality trait. 

End The Stigma. 

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OCD awareness month is October 11- 17th 2020, to represent and show your respect, wear a teal coloured ribbon which symbolizes OCD awareness. 

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Found this amazing post, always good to spread awareness.

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How can I get my child who is diagnosed OCD, to be more involved with the children at his school and in our community ?

Thank you for your question! It is important to keep a consistent approach when teaching your child how to manage their OCD. The more consistent you are, the more their natural behaviours will be positively reinforced; when using reward based reinforcement it will encourage your child to work alongside their OCD. Keep in mind that every childs diagnosis of OCD is unique to them, finding what works for your child is extremely important for their development. 

source: Staff, S. (2016, July 19). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: How to Help Your Child.www.aboutkidshealth.com

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The Positivity Package! 

The winner will receive “Standing Up to OCD: Workbook for kids” this workbook written by Tyson Reuter PhD, it is an interactive child friendly book filled with 40 activities to help children stop unwanted compulsive behaviours and overcome anxiety!

How to enter the draw...

- Follow & Re-Blog this post

- Share with 3 other Tumblr bloggers

GOODLUCK! 

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Who are we ?

We are here to raise awareness for children and youth struggling with  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). On this tumblr page we will be posting diagrams and information based on OCD. Symptoms, diagnosis process, and positive influential quotes, along with fun interactive contests to get you involved. We also provide a 24h ASK section, where you can anonymously express your feelings and ask questions, whether you have OCD or know someone with it, or just have general questions, we will be happy to respond to the best of our abilities.

Please don't forget to repost our content to grow our family!  

Together we can end the stigma!

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Cognitive, behavioural and emotional difficulties are located in the Prefrontal cortex. Which is regulated predominately by Dopamine along with Noradrenaline. Fatigue or lack of energy is linked to the deficient functioning of these two hormones in the Prefrontal cortex. 

source: Rege, S., Dr. (2016, September 11). How to Treat Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. www.psychscenehub.com

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I think my 9 year old daughter is presenting with symptoms of OCD. Is she too young to be diagnosed ?

Thank you so much for your question! On average, children are diagnosed with OCD around the age of 10. although children can be diagnosed as young as five or six years old. In rare and more aggressive cases, children can display symptoms and be diagnosed with OCD at the age of 3.

source:  Wood, S. E., Desmarais, S., Wood, E., Boyd, D. R., & Wood, E. G. (2018). The world of psychology. Toronto: Pearson Canada.

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Symptoms of OCD

- Germaphobic or fear of contamination 

- Unwanted, forbidden or taboo thoughts, involving sex, religion, and harm 

- Aggressive or harmful thoughts towards yourself or others 

- Constant obsessions such as symmetry or having everything in order 

Source: https://pulsetms.com/depression/symptoms/

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Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”  — Marie Curie

National Institute of Mental Health 

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Here is a great video regarding information about OCD! the illustrations make it easier for children to follow along, you and your children try giving this a watch!

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What is OCD ?

 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, life long disorder, a person diagnoised have uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviours (compulsions) that he/she feels the urge to constantly repeat. OCD is classified as an anxiety disorder. 

source:  Wood, S. E., Desmarais, S., Wood, E., Boyd, D. R., & Wood, E. G. (2018). The world of psychology. Toronto: Pearson Canada. pg 364