CHILD OCD

Help with Child OCD

OCD is a type of anxiety disorder. Kids with OCD become preoccupied with whether something could be harmful, dangerous, wrong, or dirty — or with thoughts that bad stuff could happen.

Kids with OCD might worry about things not being “in order” or “just right.” They may worry about losing things, sometimes feeling the need to collect these items, even though they may seem useless to other people.

Someone with OCD feels strong urges to do certain things repeatedly — called rituals or compulsions — in order to banish the scary thoughts, ward off something dreaded, or make extra sure that things are safe, clean, or right in some way.

Children may have a difficult time explaining a reason for their rituals and say they do them “just because.” But in general, by doing a ritual, someone with OCD is trying to relieve anxiety. They may want to feel absolutely certain that something bad won’t happen or to feel “just right.”

Think of OCD as an “overactive alarm system.” The rise in anxiety or worry is so strong that a child feels like he or she must perform the task or dwell on the thought, over and over again, to the point where it interferes with everyday life.

If you feel your child/teen needs help in dealing effectively with OCD through Cognitive Hypnotherapy (which uses cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy in tandem)  and most importantly they are willing to be helped then call me on 01908 265410 to book a free consultation for both of you.