- What is and what is not OCD?
- Is OCD curable?
- At what age does OCD begin?
- Is there a trigger for OCD? Can it be prevented?
- Are there differences in the symptoms of OCD experienced by boys and girls?
- How long do symptoms have to last for an OCD diagnosis?
- What is the treatment for OCD?
- What is the approximate time it takes for a person with OCD to experience a reduction in their symptoms during therapy?
- If you take medication and it works, do you need to take it for life?
- Do yoga, meditation, or other therapies work for OCD?
- Is OCD dangerous for the person who has it?
- How can we differentiate OCD from the symptoms of ASD?
- If a child with ASD has OCD, should we leave it alone or try to reduce or eliminate it?
- Is OCD associated with ADHD or bipolar disorder?
- How can I tell if my son or daughter has OCD?
- My daughter's hair is constantly breaking, which weakens it. She's even gone into the house up to 10 times to check that the gas was off. What can we do to stop her?
- How can we help our daughter with OCD to gain more self-confidence and reduce her anxiety?
- Why does a person with OCD generally have thoughts related to magic and religion?
- What should mothers do if they detect exaggerated symptoms in their children that cause suffering?
- Can people with pathological jealousy be treated with strategies similar to those used for people with OCD?
- I have an 11-year-old daughter who does a lot of things that seem like OCD. Is a diagnosis necessary? I'm afraid the label will overshadow the disorder itself, and that any behavior will be excused because she has OCD.
- I was diagnosed with OCD 20 years ago, I can't stop talking to myself (silently or in a low voice) and I get very distracted. Why might this be and what can I do?
- What can we, as a family, do if our adult daughter refuses help and has no interest in getting better?
- When my OCD drives the people around me crazy, what should they do?
- What is the difference between having tics and doing compulsions?
What can we, as a family, do if our adult daughter refuses help and has no interest in getting better?
When a person is an adult, it can be more difficult for them to seek help voluntarily if they aren't fully aware of a mental health problem. For this reason, mental health awareness campaigns are conducted to increase visibility and encourage people to see a specialist. However, it's possible that, for now, they aren't aware of how OCD limits their life or that they've become too accustomed to the symptoms because they're afraid of making changes or confronting the rituals.
Sometimes it's necessary to allow a reasonable amount of time for the person to reflect on the role OCD plays in their life. It's important to offer support without being intrusive, and to try to discuss with them how much freedom they could experience if they address their OCD and how much their quality of life would improve if they sought professional help. Sometimes a close friend or partner can be crucial in helping them take the step to seek help.
