This is a little embarrassing to ask...please only answer with kindness. I am looking for advice from other parents of kids with OCD; or answers from professionals. For about 9 months I have noticed that my 8yr old son has a problem during bathroom time. Every time he has a BM, he spends anywhere from 5-15 minutes wiping. He doesnt wipe properly, so the feces gets almost up to his back. I have also walked in to check on him and he will be standing- trying to wipe. So-I always end up doing it myself--fearful that he'll use the entire roll of toilet paper and flood the toilet. I started noticing this about 2 years ago--but always looked at it as a phase. He just turned 8 August 19th, and I feel like he should be able to do this himself. But today I got frustrated and drilled him until he told me that he's afraid the feces will get on his hands or arm. I feel so bad. I don't know what to do.
2006-08-30
12:31:54
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