Sleep problems

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I think your approach was sensible. I predict it will take less time than you think to reach the goal. As she finds hersself successful, it will become easier.

Judy in Baltimore

Sleep problems

Hi,Well, last night my 8 y/o Belle was supposed to start with an ERP exercise regarding going to sleep alone. The therapist said to put a sleeping bag next to the bed and make her sleep in it, instead of on our bed. Last night was the first night. She just got up after trying for 2 minutes and was crying and said she couldn't do it, she would try tommorrow, she was too tired. Not knowing what to do, and having read this thread for some time, I told her tonight she had to lay there in the dark for 5 minutes without talking and tommorrow 10, etc. At this rate it will take months to get to her bedroom. Did I do the right thing? She seemed genuinely scared.Any input well help,You may subscribe to the OCD-L by emailing listserv@... . In the body of your message write: subscribe OCD-L your name. You may subscribe to the Parents of Adults with OCD List at parentsofadultswithOCD-subscribe . You may subscribe to the OCD and Homeschooling List at ocdandhomeschooling-subscribe . You may change your subscription format or access the files, bookmarks, and archives for our list at . Our list advisors are Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Kathy Hammes, Jule Monnens, Gail Pesses, Kathy , and Jackie Stout. Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at lharkins@... .