Re: Misconceptions about OCD

March 30, 2012

Well I was lucky in that I knew what OCD could do and recognized it in

when it began in 6th. But I didn't know that some of his earlier " quirks " fell

in with what OCD can do. Like the " reassurance questions " he used to ask me

when he was younger. Learned that term after his OCD started and I joined this

group, and there was an " aha! " moment.

And the majority of his particular behaviors at that time weren't in any book.

I also feel there are kids probably being misdiagnosed. Like maybe oppositional

Defiant Disorder, as OCD can make anyone uncooperative, defiant and

hostile/upset with others. But if the OCD isn't recognized, or maybe the child

is hiding it, then it doesn't get diagnosed. So ODD or a few other diagnoses

could be given.

Quick thoughts,

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> I wondered if you all had the same experience as me with learning about OCD?

Before my son exhibited very obvious signs of Tourette's/tics, I was one of many

who thought that Tourette's was all about uncontrollable swearing. I also

thought OCD was all about hand-washing and germ-phobia until my son started

exhibiting many of the behaviors that led me to this list.

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