Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hi My daughter had a sudden onset of OCD earlier this year age just 4. I immediately recognised it as OCD when she was kissing spindles, objects, which quickly descended into total chaos and our lives were turned upside down. Most of the help I can find is from US parents which has been most useful. In the UK kids are not prescribed drugs till age 16 and I am being told my daughter now 5 is too young for CBT. We see a counsellor once a month who I have to convince my daughter has OCD and not behavioural issues. Our lives are so difficult and there does not seem to be any help over here. I am prepared to pay privately but cannot find anyone to help. OCD is either very rare at this age or just not recognised here. Is there anyone from the UK that can help. Also does anyone have any tips on how you get round explaining to other parents. I don't want my daughter to be treated differently or bullied later in life. However I am constantly embarassed at parties, when collecting from a friends house for her extreme behaviour and temper which to anyone else looks as if I am not parenting properly and have a naughty daughter. Any tips for how you manage in a social situation? If I reprimand my daughter she goes absolutely wild. I also have a son who is 7 and am terrified that this is genetic (My sis in law has a very mild ocd compared to this!) and he may develop it too. Any help would be most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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