Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I have asked her why and she just says because I did and then she laughs about. Traci ________________________________ To: Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 10:43:49 PM Subject: Re: Stealing  I'm not sure that it's necessarily part of OCD, but maybe it's part of the way she's coping with her anxiety and feelings? Has anyone tried asking her why she takes things from others? She might have an explanation that helps explain everything to you. I'd try talking to her (in basic terms), if she's capable of it. Maybe also try acting it out through pretend play--have a doll/stuffed animal be sad because another doll/stuffed animal took something from him, etc. etc. > > Hello I was just wondering if stealing can be part of OCD > My daughter has been doing this for a few weeks and no matter how much I tell her its wrong and when she does it I usally don't let her listen to her radio when she is sleeping (as this is her most favorite thing) so she learns how it feels to be without something you love but it isn't working She only does the stealing at school from money, crayons , other childrens snack and lunch to books What can I do to get her to stop this she is 5 1/2 has adhd and possible ocd which I will find out on friday at her first neuro appt. > Thanks for letting vent and get some info > Traci > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 When my son was going through his OCD spell; he wasn't stealing, but he was breaking and chewing on every remote in the house, including dvd, tv's, cd player remotes...it was a stress reliever. I think this is similar. We have lots of remotes held together with tape these days. He couldn;t tell me why he had the urge to break them. ________________________________ To: Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 10:04:18 PM Subject: Re: Stealing  I also don't think it's part of OCD. As suggested, it could be a way of coping with some feelings, anxiety, etc. She may not be able to express why she does it, but I also would ask her why and see what she says. If she keeps it up, you may have to add to what you take away from her (the radio plus other) or add different consequences. Though since she is taking items from others, then I'd also start with taking items (plus her fav, radio at bedtime) from her and see if that eventually has some effect. I like that idea of role playing with the stuffed animals or dolls. How is she getting caught, are you just finding the items when she gets home from school or are the students catching her or...? How's she get along at school with the other students, any reason she might take from some because they're not getting along (for example, a way to get back at them...)? > > > > Hello I was just wondering if stealing can be part of OCD > > My daughter has been doing this for a few weeks and no matter how much I tell her its wrong and when she does it I usally don't let her listen to her radio when she is sleeping (as this is her most favorite thing) so she learns how it feels to be without something you love but it isn't working She only does the stealing at school from money, crayons , other childrens snack and lunch to books What can I do to get her to stop this she is 5 1/2 has adhd and possible ocd which I will find out on friday at her first neuro appt. > > Thanks for letting vent and get some info > > Traci > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Barb, she wasn't happy about the radio but she is sleeping a little better then when she had it on I will keep everyone posted on the appt. ________________________________ To: Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 11:28:38 PM Subject: Re: Stealing  Hi Traci, Our son did have compulsions that caused him to steal and hide things. He had to have three of something along with some of this. He did not really care about any of the items, it was driven by either an obsessive thought around an idea, or just a compulsion to take something. There was very high anxiety around us taking these things away from him, so it was something that was driven, not casual. Just a thought on taking her music away at night. The anxiety/OCD is usually at its highest at night when there is nothing to distract the mind. While I can understand your wanting to have a consequence for this behavior, you might want to reconsider this one, as it may affect her ability to relax and fall asleep. Since impulsiveness/ not thinking of consequences goes with ADHD, I would think this might be a possibility too. Let us know how your appointment goes on Friday. Warmly, Barb > > Hello I was just wondering if stealing can be part of OCD > My daughter has been doing this for a few weeks and no matter how much I tell her its wrong and when she does it I usally don't let her listen to her radio when she is sleeping (as this is her most favorite thing) so she learns how it feels to be without something you love but it isn't working She only does the stealing at school from money, crayons , other childrens snack and lunch to books What can I do to get her to stop this she is 5 1/2 has adhd and possible ocd which I will find out on friday at her first neuro appt. > Thanks for letting vent and get some info > Traci > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 the teacher usally finds her doing it or they are in her book bag or pockets as for the money she took 85cents from one of her friends then gave it to the teacher for the school store later in the week the teacher found out that it was not hers because the little girl(who she took it from)   was in tears at the school store and said that my DD took it off of her on the bus. I give her a dollar for the store every friday so I don't know why she wanted to take the other girls money. On another note this morning I found a $50.oo bill in her pillow along with toilet paper and her brothers teethers I think the 50 is my husbands as i am not missing anything but I am waiting for him to confirm that otherwise I don't know where else she could have possible gotten it as I don't think school kids would have that much money. I believe she is getting along fine with the other students she just thinks its ok to do these things I am gonna try he role playing tonight and see how it goes. Traci  ________________________________ To: Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 11:04:18 PM Subject: Re: Stealing  I also don't think it's part of OCD. As suggested, it could be a way of coping with some feelings, anxiety, etc. She may not be able to express why she does it, but I also would ask her why and see what she says. If she keeps it up, you may have to add to what you take away from her (the radio plus other) or add different consequences. Though since she is taking items from others, then I'd also start with taking items (plus her fav, radio at bedtime) from her and see if that eventually has some effect. I like that idea of role playing with the stuffed animals or dolls. How is she getting caught, are you just finding the items when she gets home from school or are the students catching her or...? How's she get along at school with the other students, any reason she might take from some because they're not getting along (for example, a way to get back at them...)? > > > > Hello I was just wondering if stealing can be part of OCD > > My daughter has been doing this for a few weeks and no matter how much I tell her its wrong and when she does it I usally don't let her listen to her radio when she is sleeping (as this is her most favorite thing) so she learns how it feels to be without something you love but it isn't working She only does the stealing at school from money, crayons , other childrens snack and lunch to books What can I do to get her to stop this she is 5 1/2 has adhd and possible ocd which I will find out on friday at her first neuro appt. > > Thanks for letting vent and get some info > > Traci > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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