7 year old with sudden OCD

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 My daughter is 7 years old and just recently started  obsessing over sexual

thoughts. It came on so suddenly and was quite alarming to my husband and I.

 Some of the things she is confessing to me is shocking.  Not only is she

struggling with her sexually obsessive thoughts, but she's started with some

physical obsessions like re-strapping her shoes over and over, re-tucking her

shirt dozens of times because of the way the buttons feel on her stomach, not

being able to lay her head down on her pillow at night until her head is

completely centered in the middle of the pillow. At times, she gets so worked

up, she has full blown panic attacks. We were so very fortunate to get her in

with a psychiatrist immediately. He wanted her started on Zoloft. I was very

hesitant with this decision, but finally started the meds after witnessing her

severe anxiety. Aside from her being extremely hyper, I have not noticed any

other side effects from the Zoloft. I am

concerned  with this hyper stage as her teacher has shared with me that it is

starting to cause some problems in the classroon.  The obsessive thoughts and

the need to share them have improved some.  My daughter is very comfortable

coming to me and talking about what's bothering her. We're remaining very

supportive with her through this difficult time. I am so curious if any other

parents out there are experiencing similar things. This is so new to us, we are

still in shock mode. Any advice would be so greatly

appreciated!!Sincerely,