My sister is 10 years old and was diagnosed with OCD years back. The doctor has her on two different Meds for Anxiety and OCD. It doesn't help. She has fits no matter where she goes! Any ideas?
2006-10-05 06:27:18 · 10 answers · asked by jessica 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Just be there to support her. Learn about her issues, what things bother her, what rituals she "needs" to do - and help her. Telling her to be quiet or get over it is like telling a blind person to put on glasses - it doesn't help - it's not something that can be "Cured" - only "Treated". OCD will always be there, it's how you teach yourself to deal with it in order to function in society - and you can't teach yourself anything effectively if people make you feel like there is something wrong with you....
2006-10-05 06:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob & Adam's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"No two children respond to anti-OCD medication in the same way"
I know of a 13 year old girl that has had OCD for several years, and once they found the right medicine...it changed her life. Tell your parents to find another doctor if necessary, but find the right medication for HER.
There is more info on the link that I have listed below:
good luck :)
2006-10-05 06:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor kid. I feel bad for her. I have had OCD since I was a kid, but not that bad. I grew out of a lot of it. When you say fits, I don't really know what you mean. Here is some info on OCD:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OCD
2006-10-05 06:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Certified Behavior Analysis should be added to the treatment team to assist with modifying behaviors at home and in the classroom.
2006-10-05 16:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by En1gma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her back to the doctor or to a different doctor. the thing is with anxiety medications and medications of the like, they dont always work for everyone.
generally you have to attempt a few medications before you find the right one.
2006-10-05 06:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by SparklyAbortionPanda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wot kind of OCD does ur sister suffer with?? and wot do u mean by fits?? do u means fits of OCD or shaking fits??
2006-10-05 06:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by colour-pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most 10 year olds are, so what's your point.
2006-10-05 06:29:23 · answer #7 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe a better diet or good example would help. If its mental and not controllable, I don't think there's much to think about.
2006-10-05 06:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try being the big sister that you would like to have.
2006-10-05 06:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell her to be quiet don't pay attention and she will realize no one cares and then stop
2006-10-05 06:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋