Recently diagnosed 9yr old son

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Hi,

This all seems a bit overwhelming. I've been reading the posts

for the last couple of days and it scares the heck out of me. My

son was diagnosed with OCD a couple of months ago. He is

seeing a CB therapist and is taking 50 mg of Fluvox once a day.

But things are getting worse each day. The bathroom rituals, not

touching doorknobs, lightswitches, etc., and now he seems to

be repeating some of his words over and over as well as

" jumping " patterns through out the house. Everyday its

something new. I haven't read many emails about Fluvox?

Does it work? What is the best childrens hospital in the country

to treat OCD and when is it time to consider it as an option?

How do you handle your child when you want to help them get

past their disturbing obsessions?

What I really need is some encouragement. It feels like this will

run our lives forever. My heart is breaking for my son, but I'm

also concerned about my daughter, my marriage and myself.

Any words of wisdom?

Sincerely, Marcie