An interesting article

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I googled OCD in preschoolers and one site I came across was

kidshealth.org and it had an article about what is OCD?

really seems to " fit " this article, not 100% but there are

some flags going up here.

Under signs and symptoms it says it is common for a child to ask the

parent to join them in a ritual. One example is the child says " I

didn't touch something with germs did I? " and the parent might have

to respond No.

This is so much like with her " are you going to die " related

questions. These questions are continually throughout the day.

It also says they may have tantrums if parents refuse to participate

which is true of . If I do not allow her to spit or if I

ignore her questions she definitely tantrums.

I am going to take this article along with the next installment of

the diary I have been keeping into the psychologist on Tuesday and

have him revisit the diagnosis of OCD. If you remember, she was

diagnosed as Severe anxiety with paranoia and possible OCD. I am

leaning more toward the OCD here.

Because she is so young, it is hard to get to the root of how she is

feeling and my worst fear is that she is suffering in silence. That

when I see this cute little thing standing next to me looking

perfectly normal, what is really going through her head, is she

scared?

Just had to vent tonight. I know you guys understand. It's been

actually a pretty good day today despite the numerous tantrums.

Good Night Everyone!

R

P.S.

Do any of you ever notice that on days the obsessions and rituals

seem to be mild, the temper tantrums seem to flare? I see in

that on days when she is not spitting so much and not pondering death

every five minutes, she seems more irritable and throwing fits over

every little thing that does not go her way. Just a thought.