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Teen Is Unable to Write

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008

Question: I am searching for strategies for an OCD diagnosed teenager that has issues with writing. Due to tracing and pattern writing, the teen cannot complete school assignments. Is there a strategy that has been successful? Please help. This highly intelligent teen cannot put pen to paper.

Texas

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I’m From Chile and I Have OCD

Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008

Question: Hello, I’m from Chile and I have OCD. I would like to talk to others about my illness, and especially with others who suffer the same illness.

Temuco, Chile

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My Two-Year-Old May Have OCD

Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Question: I have OCD as well as other mental health challenges.  My daughter is at a high risk to struggle with OCD as well.  She is only 2 and exhibits some OCD-like behaviors.  I need simple techniques that are preventative in nature.  I don’t know if she has OCD but it makes sense to do what I can now, should she develop it, to reduce the degree to which the disorder would interfere with her development. Are there resources for this issue?

California

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Can A Preschool Child Have OCD?

Posted on Monday, September 15, 2008

Question: I am a teacher of preschool children with disabilities.  We seem to be observing some behaviors that could be indicative of OCD.  I have been unable to locate any information with regard to this age group (3-5years).  My gut is telling me NOT to force these issues and I would like info to share with other teachers with regard to approaches and techniques.  Such challenging behaviors and no guidance seems to result in more harm than good. I am looking forward to your reply.

Campbell Hall, New York

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Why Is My Mind Like a Jail?

Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008

Question: My 20 year old daughter has OCD and she has been medicated by a doctor, but the therapy seems not helpful. She asks me: Why is my mind like a jail? Why I can’t be free!! We are looking for a center or doctors who have been specially trained for this disease. Have you any information about specialists and support groups in Chile?

Viña del Mar, Chile

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CBT for Mental Compulsions

Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008

Question: Does CBT work for mental compulsions, such as math or symmetrical games? If so, how do you start?

Richmond, VA

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Can you speak about the approach one should take to suggest that a child or student has OCD?

Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008

Question: How can a professional educator talk to parents about this delicate subject? Because of the stigma this is a touchy topic. I would appreciate hearing your suggestions.

Principal
Indianapolis, IN

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Welcome to Ask the Experts.

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008

With the launch of our new web site,
OCD Chicago is also launching the new
Ask the Experts blog.

Why a blog?  And why Ask the Experts?

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My Daughter Refuses Our Help

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008

Question: My daughter has really severe OCD and every time we try to get her to do exposure she just refuses and hides in her room and tells us to “go to hell.” What should we do?  Should we just give up until she decides that she really wants to get better?

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Afraid of Being Teased

Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Question: I am pretty sure there is help out there for me but I am too afraid of being teased about being mentally ill to discuss it.  Are there any easy first steps?

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OCD and Depression

Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Question: I have OCD and am also depressed. Which should be treated first?

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