Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 My son did the spitting thing for about 3-4 months. THen it changed to shirt chewing. For my son, things last 3-4 months and are gradually replaced by something else. My son spit in his hand, made crossing the street really gross. No help on the food thing though. My son is obsessed with being hungry and will eat almost anything in front of him. spitting I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as getting them to try other foods?? Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D., Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Castle, Fowler, Kathy Hammes, Joye, Kathy Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 My son did the spitting thing for about 3-4 months. THen it changed to shirt chewing. For my son, things last 3-4 months and are gradually replaced by something else. My son spit in his hand, made crossing the street really gross. No help on the food thing though. My son is obsessed with being hungry and will eat almost anything in front of him. spitting I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as getting them to try other foods?? Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D., Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Castle, Fowler, Kathy Hammes, Joye, Kathy Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? > Interesting. My son went through a spitting phase much like you describe (including spitting on his own shirt sleeves), but, we were pretty sure it was a tic. (He never mentioned germs). His evolved into a pretty complex thing where he jerked his head to one side, spit on his own shoulder, then jerked it to the other and did the same thing on the other side. He is, also, almost phobic about eating vegetables. I keep saying we're going to address that next; but, we have so many issues to deal with that veggies keep taking a back seat! Jeanne jwestpha@... NBCT - Exceptional Needs (2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? > Interesting. My son went through a spitting phase much like you describe (including spitting on his own shirt sleeves), but, we were pretty sure it was a tic. (He never mentioned germs). His evolved into a pretty complex thing where he jerked his head to one side, spit on his own shoulder, then jerked it to the other and did the same thing on the other side. He is, also, almost phobic about eating vegetables. I keep saying we're going to address that next; but, we have so many issues to deal with that veggies keep taking a back seat! Jeanne jwestpha@... NBCT - Exceptional Needs (2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > > getting them to try other foods?? > > ---------------- Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This evolved into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million reassurance questions: " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER ME, MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm such a loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could check for aliens, I guess) This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and would kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder how we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, two more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > > getting them to try other foods?? > > ---------------- Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This evolved into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million reassurance questions: " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER ME, MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm such a loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could check for aliens, I guess) This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and would kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder how we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, two more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > > getting them to try other foods?? > > ---------------- Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This evolved into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million reassurance questions: " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER ME, MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm such a loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could check for aliens, I guess) This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and would kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder how we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, two more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 My daughter has had both spitting tics, and an OCD compulsion to spit, at different times since her OCD onset. The tic was either a Bronx cheer or sometimes a spitting motion, pursing the lips as though to spit (she could usually stop at that point, not always though) and she said she did it because her lips felt funny and spitting made them feel better. The compulsion to spit happened when she was triggered by hearing about or seeing some disgusting thing. My daughter explained she had the idea then that the disgusting substance was in her mouth and she felt she had to spit to get it out--though of course even this little girl (at the time) understood that seeing or hearing about something yucky could not cause the thing to actually get in her mouth. We've also had myriad food issues over time, ranging from " right " foods, foods that don't seem " right " in some aspect, and foods that suddenly don't taste " right. " Also compulsive eating of and begging for chocolate which my daughter says reduces OCD symptoms. Many of these she has been able to reduce and some eliminate via ERP techniques. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? > Interesting. My son went through a spitting phase much like you describe (including spitting on his own shirt sleeves), but, we were pretty sure it was a tic. (He never mentioned germs). His evolved into a pretty complex thing where he jerked his head to one side, spit on his own shoulder, then jerked it to the other and did the same thing on the other side. He is, also, almost phobic about eating vegetables. I keep saying we're going to address that next; but, we have so many issues to deal with that veggies keep taking a back seat! Jeanne jwestpha@... NBCT - Exceptional Needs (2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 My daughter has had both spitting tics, and an OCD compulsion to spit, at different times since her OCD onset. The tic was either a Bronx cheer or sometimes a spitting motion, pursing the lips as though to spit (she could usually stop at that point, not always though) and she said she did it because her lips felt funny and spitting made them feel better. The compulsion to spit happened when she was triggered by hearing about or seeing some disgusting thing. My daughter explained she had the idea then that the disgusting substance was in her mouth and she felt she had to spit to get it out--though of course even this little girl (at the time) understood that seeing or hearing about something yucky could not cause the thing to actually get in her mouth. We've also had myriad food issues over time, ranging from " right " foods, foods that don't seem " right " in some aspect, and foods that suddenly don't taste " right. " Also compulsive eating of and begging for chocolate which my daughter says reduces OCD symptoms. Many of these she has been able to reduce and some eliminate via ERP techniques. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? > Interesting. My son went through a spitting phase much like you describe (including spitting on his own shirt sleeves), but, we were pretty sure it was a tic. (He never mentioned germs). His evolved into a pretty complex thing where he jerked his head to one side, spit on his own shoulder, then jerked it to the other and did the same thing on the other side. He is, also, almost phobic about eating vegetables. I keep saying we're going to address that next; but, we have so many issues to deal with that veggies keep taking a back seat! Jeanne jwestpha@... NBCT - Exceptional Needs (2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 My daughter has had both spitting tics, and an OCD compulsion to spit, at different times since her OCD onset. The tic was either a Bronx cheer or sometimes a spitting motion, pursing the lips as though to spit (she could usually stop at that point, not always though) and she said she did it because her lips felt funny and spitting made them feel better. The compulsion to spit happened when she was triggered by hearing about or seeing some disgusting thing. My daughter explained she had the idea then that the disgusting substance was in her mouth and she felt she had to spit to get it out--though of course even this little girl (at the time) understood that seeing or hearing about something yucky could not cause the thing to actually get in her mouth. We've also had myriad food issues over time, ranging from " right " foods, foods that don't seem " right " in some aspect, and foods that suddenly don't taste " right. " Also compulsive eating of and begging for chocolate which my daughter says reduces OCD symptoms. Many of these she has been able to reduce and some eliminate via ERP techniques. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? > Interesting. My son went through a spitting phase much like you describe (including spitting on his own shirt sleeves), but, we were pretty sure it was a tic. (He never mentioned germs). His evolved into a pretty complex thing where he jerked his head to one side, spit on his own shoulder, then jerked it to the other and did the same thing on the other side. He is, also, almost phobic about eating vegetables. I keep saying we're going to address that next; but, we have so many issues to deal with that veggies keep taking a back seat! Jeanne jwestpha@... NBCT - Exceptional Needs (2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi there and welcome. Both of the things you mention (spitting because of germs and avoiding possibly " contaminated " or " wrong " foods) are pretty common compulsions in children with OCD. Obsessions (the bad thoughts that trigger the compulsions) can last a short while, or years, and may change around sometimes with surprising quickness. Or sometimes the obsession stays the same but the compulsions in reaction to it change. Both can be treated with a certain type of behavior therapy called Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention. This is the only type of therapy that does reduce and eliminate OCD symptoms and is the first suggested treatment for OCD in children. Other types of therapy are not effective in reducing OCD symptoms. It can be difficult to find an experienced behavior therapist to treat a young child for OCD, depending upon where you live. Many kids also take an SSRI medication such as Prozac or Zoloft (there are several others), which is the first-line suggested med treatment for OCD in kids. Some experts believe that the two together can provide relief quickest. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi there and welcome. Both of the things you mention (spitting because of germs and avoiding possibly " contaminated " or " wrong " foods) are pretty common compulsions in children with OCD. Obsessions (the bad thoughts that trigger the compulsions) can last a short while, or years, and may change around sometimes with surprising quickness. Or sometimes the obsession stays the same but the compulsions in reaction to it change. Both can be treated with a certain type of behavior therapy called Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention. This is the only type of therapy that does reduce and eliminate OCD symptoms and is the first suggested treatment for OCD in children. Other types of therapy are not effective in reducing OCD symptoms. It can be difficult to find an experienced behavior therapist to treat a young child for OCD, depending upon where you live. Many kids also take an SSRI medication such as Prozac or Zoloft (there are several others), which is the first-line suggested med treatment for OCD in kids. Some experts believe that the two together can provide relief quickest. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi there and welcome. Both of the things you mention (spitting because of germs and avoiding possibly " contaminated " or " wrong " foods) are pretty common compulsions in children with OCD. Obsessions (the bad thoughts that trigger the compulsions) can last a short while, or years, and may change around sometimes with surprising quickness. Or sometimes the obsession stays the same but the compulsions in reaction to it change. Both can be treated with a certain type of behavior therapy called Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention. This is the only type of therapy that does reduce and eliminate OCD symptoms and is the first suggested treatment for OCD in children. Other types of therapy are not effective in reducing OCD symptoms. It can be difficult to find an experienced behavior therapist to treat a young child for OCD, depending upon where you live. Many kids also take an SSRI medication such as Prozac or Zoloft (there are several others), which is the first-line suggested med treatment for OCD in kids. Some experts believe that the two together can provide relief quickest. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > getting them to try other foods?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi, It has been a while, but spitting has been a discussion line on this group before. My daughter dropped to an alarming low weight at age 9 when she wouldn't eat due to food contamination fears ( she too, was SURE I poisoned it and was worried I'd be mad her for fearing this) Anyhow, she is doing super well now, but spitting remains. But, when I look back it was one of our earliest signs that something was way off...back to age 6 she spit! She's now 13 and I still see it.....she tries to hide it, but she does it! The spitting isn't involved in big rituals anymore, but I see it....it is even less pleasant when she starts it, sees me looking, and sucks it back into her mouth! Ugh. But, thank God, she eats healthily now--in fact her latest fear is that she eats too little and will be an anorexic someday). We too have been through some hard, crazy times, so I guess a little spitting isn't so bad Larissa in MAss > > > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > > > getting them to try other foods?? > > > > > ---------------- > Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This evolved > into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything > else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million reassurance > questions: > " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER ME, > MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm such a > loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a > horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... > He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could check > for aliens, I guess) > > This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. > If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and would > kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). > > Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder how > we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. > Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) > Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) > P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, two > more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi, It has been a while, but spitting has been a discussion line on this group before. My daughter dropped to an alarming low weight at age 9 when she wouldn't eat due to food contamination fears ( she too, was SURE I poisoned it and was worried I'd be mad her for fearing this) Anyhow, she is doing super well now, but spitting remains. But, when I look back it was one of our earliest signs that something was way off...back to age 6 she spit! She's now 13 and I still see it.....she tries to hide it, but she does it! The spitting isn't involved in big rituals anymore, but I see it....it is even less pleasant when she starts it, sees me looking, and sucks it back into her mouth! Ugh. But, thank God, she eats healthily now--in fact her latest fear is that she eats too little and will be an anorexic someday). We too have been through some hard, crazy times, so I guess a little spitting isn't so bad Larissa in MAss > > > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > > > getting them to try other foods?? > > > > > ---------------- > Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This evolved > into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything > else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million reassurance > questions: > " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER ME, > MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm such a > loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a > horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... > He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could check > for aliens, I guess) > > This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. > If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and would > kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). > > Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder how > we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. > Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) > Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) > P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, two > more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi, It has been a while, but spitting has been a discussion line on this group before. My daughter dropped to an alarming low weight at age 9 when she wouldn't eat due to food contamination fears ( she too, was SURE I poisoned it and was worried I'd be mad her for fearing this) Anyhow, she is doing super well now, but spitting remains. But, when I look back it was one of our earliest signs that something was way off...back to age 6 she spit! She's now 13 and I still see it.....she tries to hide it, but she does it! The spitting isn't involved in big rituals anymore, but I see it....it is even less pleasant when she starts it, sees me looking, and sucks it back into her mouth! Ugh. But, thank God, she eats healthily now--in fact her latest fear is that she eats too little and will be an anorexic someday). We too have been through some hard, crazy times, so I guess a little spitting isn't so bad Larissa in MAss > > > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there are > > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My son is 9 > > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of germs any > > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit on his > > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such as > > > getting them to try other foods?? > > > > > ---------------- > Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This evolved > into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything > else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million reassurance > questions: > " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER ME, > MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm such a > loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a > horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... > He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could check > for aliens, I guess) > > This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. > If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and would > kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). > > Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder how > we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. > Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) > Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) > P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, two > more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi, My ten year old son spits, too. It used to be a big problem. He had this symptom well before we realized he had OCD, so another " aha " . He seems to spit now mostly in public (great!) now and outside like at the park or a picnic, or amusement park so I am guessing it is contamination compulsion. This behavior has gone way down. He was diagnosed in July and never talked about his OCD, so it has been dtective work to figure it all out. He is starting to tell us more and more. Sincerely, Ender > > > > > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there > are > > > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My > son is 9 > > > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of > germs any > > > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit > on his > > > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such > as > > > > getting them to try other foods?? > > > > > > > > ---------------- > > Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This > evolved > > into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything > > else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million > reassurance > > questions: > > " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER > ME, > > MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm > such a > > loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a > > horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... > > He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could > check > > for aliens, I guess) > > > > This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. > > If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and > would > > kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). > > > > Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder > how > > we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. > > Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) > > Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) > > P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, > two > > more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi, My ten year old son spits, too. It used to be a big problem. He had this symptom well before we realized he had OCD, so another " aha " . He seems to spit now mostly in public (great!) now and outside like at the park or a picnic, or amusement park so I am guessing it is contamination compulsion. This behavior has gone way down. He was diagnosed in July and never talked about his OCD, so it has been dtective work to figure it all out. He is starting to tell us more and more. Sincerely, Ender > > > > > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there > are > > > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My > son is 9 > > > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of > germs any > > > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit > on his > > > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such > as > > > > getting them to try other foods?? > > > > > > > > ---------------- > > Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This > evolved > > into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything > > else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million > reassurance > > questions: > > " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER > ME, > > MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm > such a > > loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a > > horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... > > He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could > check > > for aliens, I guess) > > > > This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. > > If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and > would > > kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). > > > > Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder > how > > we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. > > Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) > > Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) > > P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, > two > > more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi, My ten year old son spits, too. It used to be a big problem. He had this symptom well before we realized he had OCD, so another " aha " . He seems to spit now mostly in public (great!) now and outside like at the park or a picnic, or amusement park so I am guessing it is contamination compulsion. This behavior has gone way down. He was diagnosed in July and never talked about his OCD, so it has been dtective work to figure it all out. He is starting to tell us more and more. Sincerely, Ender > > > > > > > I am new to the website, but it's almost a relief that there > are > > > > other parents out there dealing with a child with ocd. My > son is 9 > > > > and a couple of months ago he started spitting because of > germs any > > > > ideas on how long these thoughts last, he will actually spit > on his > > > > own shirt sleeve. Has anyone ever had problems with food such > as > > > > getting them to try other foods?? > > > > > > > > ---------------- > > Yep - another mom chiming in about the spitting issue. This > evolved > > into a phobia that if I was mad about his OCD spitting (or anything > > else) - I poisoned his food. Then, it was the 100 million > reassurance > > questions: > > " Are you mad at me that I spit? You're mad at me, right? ANSWER > ME, > > MOM! You hate me, don't you? You poisoned my food because I'm > such a > > loser, RIGHT? The food is going to kill me, because I'm such a > > horrible son, RIGHT? " on and on and on.... > > He also refused to drink liquids that weren't CLEAR (so he could > check > > for aliens, I guess) > > > > This drove ME crazy - so I can't imagine what it was doing to HIM. > > If he found a dark speck in his food, that was indeed POISON and > would > > kill him dead (and his mother was the one poisoning him). > > > > Geez, when I think back to some of these crazy scenerios, I wonder > how > > we all lived thru' it!! So, hang in there, everyone. > > Joni (thanking her lucky stars for medication!) > > Mom of (13, OCD/TS and two adult sons, 23 and 21) > > P.S. My oldest son is moving out this weekend!! *yay* One down, > two > > more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 HI, thats the thing with autism and the schools. It seems that if a child has a verbal problem they think they dont have a mind. I am in the same boat as you have been. My son has functional speech but as I call it he does not have conversational speech. But he is very smart and I do think he is bored. Our schools are wasting our childs brains. I hope it doesnt take 11 years like you, but it is good to hear you have finally broke thru. My son spits when he is mad at you. It is just another form of his aggression. Thanks for responding Kathy > > Karac is 16 and went through a period of spitting last year. He was > particularly bad about it at school. They had a behavior specialist out to the > school and tried all kinds of things that didn't work. I think he did it because > he was bored and it entertained him,plus he got a lot of attention. I > suggested that they stop focusing on it and at my house I tried to keep him busy > riding bikes and going for walks. When he spit outside I said that was ok. > When we were in the house; I would say swallow. This year it isn't a problem. > At school they have finally learned that he can read, print, type on the > computer and do work. All the things that I have taught him with his ABA > program since he was three. Even though Karac has only functional speech he likes > to be mentally engaged. It only took the public school 11 years to figure > that out. > > Good luck and blessings, Pat K > > > In a message dated 2/3/2009 1:20:38 A.M. Central Standard Time, > kathytrilla@... writes: > > > > > HI everyone, I havent posted in a while but I am just disgusted with my > inability to help my son with his school situation. I know you can all > understand this. My sons life has been turned upside down by taking > him out of a classroom and placing him in a classroom that has to much > noise in it. My son now has started spitting. Does anyone know why he > would start doing this? My thougt is that he was restrainted and that > was all he could do and now he does this when he is mad. Does this > make sense? My son has a hypersensitive auditory problem. He covers > his ears when he can not take it. The class he was put into has a > student that uncontrolablly screams. I could not take it when I was > there for a party. This is mental crulity and now I have other > behavior problems. Any suggestions? Thanks kathy > > > > > **************Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to > stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000022) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi Kathy! I missed seeing your posts! spits too! He has been doing that since last year! He will do it when he gets mad and also just because he thinks it is funny! I don't! He also blows spit bubbles and the more we say no he does it more! He will start spitting at me when I have to restrain him! I only do this if he is trying to hurt me, someone else, himself and in danger of breaking something during a rage! So why was he moved to this other room? Is it higher functioning or lower? I am thinking from what you said before lower right?I thought about calling you the other day! Are you going to be around? I would love to get together like we talked about.StacieSent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "kathytrilla" Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:20:15 -0000To: <AutismBehaviorProblems >Subject: spitting HI everyone, I havent posted in a while but I am just disgusted with my inability to help my son with his school situation. I know you can all understand this. My sons life has been turned upside down by taking him out of a classroom and placing him in a classroom that has to much noise in it. My son now has started spitting. Does anyone know why he would start doing this? My thougt is that he was restrainted and that was all he could do and now he does this when he is mad. Does this make sense? My son has a hypersensitive auditory problem. He covers his ears when he can not take it. The class he was put into has a student that uncontrolablly screams. I could not take it when I was there for a party. This is mental crulity and now I have other behavior problems. Any suggestions? Thanks kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Kathy, since you are the mother you can negotiate with your son's school; I wasn't able to because I am the grandmother. I have added you and your son to my daily prayer. blessings, Pat K HI, thats the thing with autism and the schools. It seems that if a child has a verbal problem they think they dont have a mind. I am in the same boat as you have been. My son has functional speech but as I call it he does not have conversational speech. But he is very smart and I do think he is bored. Our schools are wasting our childs brains. I hope it doesnt take 11 years like you, but it is good to hear you have finally broke thru. My son spits when he is mad at you. It is just another form of his aggression. Thanks for responding Kathy>> Karac is 16 and went through a period of spitting last year. He was > particularly bad about it at school. They had a behavior specialist out to the > school and tried all kinds of things that didn't work. I think he did it because > he was bored and it entertained him,plus he got a lot of attention. I > suggested that they stop focusing on it and at my house I tried to keep him busy > riding bikes and going for walks. When he spit outside I said that was ok. > When we were in the house; I would say swallow. This year it isn't a problem. > At school they have finally learned that he can read, print, type on the > computer and do work. All the things that I have taught him with his ABA > program since he was three. Even though Karac has only functional speech he likes > to be mentally engaged. It only took the public school 11 years to figure > that out. > > Good luck and blessings, Pat K> > > > > > > > HI everyone, I havent posted in a while but I am just disgusted with my > inability to help my son with his school situation. I know you can all > understand this. My sons life has been turned upside down by taking > him out of a classroom and placing him in a classroom that has to much > noise in it. My son now has started spitting. Does anyone know why he > would start doing this? My thougt is that he was restrainted and that > was all he could do and now he does this when he is mad. Does this > make sense? My son has a hypersensitive auditory problem. He covers > his ears when he can not take it. The class he was put into has a > student that uncontrolablly screams. I could not take it when I was > there for a party. This is mental crulity and now I have other > behavior problems. Any suggestions? Thanks kathy> > > > > **************Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to > stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000022)> Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to stocks and so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 HI, Thank you for so much understanding what I am going thru. I do not know if my son has been restrainted. But i do not trust the school he is in. He could have seen another child do this at school. the school is not truthful in what goes on. Since I kept asking the aids last week if he was ok, and the principal, they have so as if I have two heads on my shoulders that he is fine. My question is how can a child be fine in one environement and be so aggressive in another and now starts spitting? I am going thru a very hard time of trust right now. I want my son to be safe. Forget about teaching him. I will do that. Dont hurt him. This is what I want to say to the school. Kathy > > > > HI everyone, I havent posted in a while but I am just disgusted with my > > inability to help my son with his school situation. I know you can all > > understand this. My sons life has been turned upside down by taking > > him out of a classroom and placing him in a classroom that has to much > > noise in it. My son now has started spitting. Does anyone know why he > > would start doing this? My thougt is that he was restrainted and that > > was all he could do and now he does this when he is mad. Does this > > make sense? My son has a hypersensitive auditory problem. He covers > > his ears when he can not take it. The class he was put into has a > > student that uncontrolablly screams. I could not take it when I was > > there for a party. This is mental crulity and now I have other > > behavior problems. Any suggestions? Thanks kathy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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