What to do?

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure how to handle this. I definitely see that something is up with

Ben, 7yr, he is tired, wants to lay around, is starting to talk about ocd coming

back. He says he feels a little sad about it, scared, and mad. I suggested

that we stop the house stuff for the day, (Mon is my cleaning day and schooly

stuff in the pm) and go out for some fun, Busch Gardens, the zoo, science

museum. He really didn't want to. He says he is sleepy and wants to stay home.

He stayed home much of the weekend with dh while I worked. They played some, but

more gameboy, tv and computer time than I would have wanted. I do have lots to

do today, so I'm tempted to let him relax for my own purpose. He is watching old

Disney Christmas movies. I'm feeling stressed and worried too. And our house

needs cleaning. Should I:

a. get him up and head out for a day of fun (blowing off house stuff)

b. let him relax and do what I have to do

he didn't seem opposed to doing something, but he didn't seemed thrilled,

inertia maybe.

What would you do? We homeschool so he is always home. I also feel upset, and

that song from that youtube video is playing in my head whenever I think of ocd

coming back. Maybe I need a day out too. Mostly venting, but looking for

suggestions. Should I kind of force the issue and head out, or stay home and

cocoon. Thanks for listening.

J

Also, my questions about ocd's return seem to be upseting him, but I feel like I

need to know what is going on. Should I push it and make him talk or let him be.

I'm being very gentle, and kind of vague about it. But, I feel like if I dont'

get a early handle on it, it could come on fast and we will be blindsided. But,

I dont' want to force the issue and make it worse. UGH!!!!