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CHOCD can latch onto the things your child values most, and twist them into something confusing, uncomfortable, and even terrifying.
Not because they want those thoughts…
but because OCD targets what matters, and then floods it with doubt.
“What if that means something?”
“What if this says something about me?”
“What if I’m not who I thought I was?”
And just like that, ordinary moments, sitting next to a sibling, talking to a teacher, loving a pet, watching a show, can turn into spirals of fear, shame, and avoidance.
So your child might:
• pull away suddenly
• avoid people or situations
• overreact in ways that don’t make sense
• get stuck trying to “figure it out”
From the outside, it can look confusing… or even concerning.
But this is OCD, not desire, not identity, not intent.
What helps?
Start by naming it for what it is, OCD.
Avoid trying to reassure or “prove” the thoughts wrong.
And know that this is very treatable with the right support, especially with ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy.
Most importantly, help your child understand that thoughts are not facts, and they don’t define who they are.
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