Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 I just wanted to take a few minutes to update folks regarding the OCDKids list. As some of you know, Louis and I started the list in Oct. to give kids an opportunity to make friends with others who are also dealing with OCD. Many of our kids didn't know anyone else who had OCD. At last count, I think we have 12 kids ranging from 6-12. Of those 12, 5 post fairly regularly, a couple have posted once or twice, and the rest lurk. I am not strict about staying on topic as I believe part of the point of the list is to have a chance to make friends. I do require that posts are respectful of other list members and appropriate for " all our viewing audience " . Some of the topics the kids have discussed include coping with OCD at school birthdays OCD meds favorite fun websites Therapists and psychiatrists pets how much I hate OCD! OCD symptoms The Harry Potter movie Where we live (states or large cities only, more specific locations editted out for safety) OCD homework (E/RP) While this is not a highly trafficed list, the kids do seem to enjoy it. For those who don't know me, I have a 10 yr old daughter who was diagnosed with OCD in August 2001. She has multiple medical problems as well. I am also a clinical social worker with 12 years experience in working with both children and adults. When my daughter was diagnosed, I learned how much I didn't yet know about OCD. I continue to learn new things about it everyday. If you have questions about OCDKids, please feel free to email me. To subscribe OCDKidsSupportGroup-subscribe type the word subscribe in the subject line. For kid older than 12, there is also a teen list. Kathy -- Kathy Mac, LICSW email: macdonald@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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