Re: I AM FAT -- Reply from Dr. Chansky - Wilma

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Dear Wilma,

Thanks for your email. It is so hard to know what is the cause of the things

your daughter is saying. It could be OCD, but I have seen similar behavior in

kids with ADHD-- not filtering, being impulsive, and even kids on the autistic

spectrum. The point is that more information needs to be gathered to help you

know how best to respond. Can I suggest that you run it by her therapist if you

have one, or get a consult with a child psychologist so that they can help you

get the source on these. I am sure it is distressing to you, but I'm sure that

when a clear diagnosis is made, that you will be able to make great headway with

your daughter.

All best,

TC

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> Hello Dr. Chansky,

> My daughter said to me that sometimes she wants to burn herself on the

toaster. I was thinking its part of her sensory processing problems, or OCD.

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> Also, she is very agitated all day long and constantly says " I am fat " or she

looks at me and sceams " your fat, go on a diet " she also tries to scratch moles

off of her body because they look really big too her.

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> Neither of us is fat, and her moles are really small. She is gorgeous. Do you

think this is OCDish? Thanks so much for any advice you have

> Wilma

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