How To Tell if You Are Obsessive or Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

If your child has OCD, you might be making this mistake—and it’s actually making things worse. The #1 mistake? Reassuring them! When your child asks, “Are my hands clean?” or “What if something bad happens?” it’s natural to want to comfort them by saying, “You’re fine, don’t worry.” But here’s the problem: OCD thrives on reassurance. The more you give, the more their brain demands it. Educate them on OCD and how it grows. And then instead of answering, try saying: • “What do you think?” • “I bel

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