I have OCD and am terrified of germs especially my kids getting them. I get anxiety attacks and am very stressed when I find out a kid in school was sick or a neighbor thinking that my kids will get it. I cannot stand throw up and my therapist says I am afraid that it will not be just a cold but somthing worse even fatal because I saw on the news about a child dying of meningitis. So therefore I want him home with me to home school but my husband won't let me. I am going crazy. I miss him and would feel better if he was with me. Plus he does not like going to school either. How do I calm down with this and live?
2007-01-02 05:51:49 · 11 answers · asked by Marcie H 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
check into home schooling.
Whoa, the following answers are rather drastic are they not? You are in therapy which is a good thing. I am sure that you are getting good advice and medical attention (I'd like to think so anyway). I don't think we need to go all crazy just because someone who has OCD wants to home school. Need more info. people.
There are alot of people who home school. The way the schools are run these days and the way the kids are left to their own resources by their parents, it is refreshing to hear a parent who cares this much.
Since you recognize your problem (1st step), are doing something about it (therapy), I would like to think that your entire family can live a happy life.
What about the parents who are never there for their kids and so they run wild?
2007-01-02 05:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by SUSAN K 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
He's only 6. You need to give him a chance to like school...you are letting him know that you don't want him to be there and he in turn is mirroring your fears about school.
Kids get sick, they are supposed to. If our kids are not exposed to any germs then eventually on small germ will overtake their systems and it could be fatal. Kids have to build up an immunity to the germs and not hide from them.
You need to see your theripist more often, and tell him that you are projecting your fears onto your child. If you don't stop doing that your child will end up with OCD also....do you really want the worry and the panic you feel to overcome your child?
2007-01-02 05:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, take a deep breath. Kids don't get sick that easily, they have strong immune systems if you give them vitamins and bundle them up in the cold weather. Remember to give them a multivitamin that says it boosts immune health. If the child does get sick, remember you can always o to a doctor. Go as soon as the child has symptoms of illness. Buy otc medicines or prescriptions as needed. Usually the illnesses are no big deal. Your kid'll be fine, don't worry. And if you are still very stressed out, you should give it a month or two, if he doesnt get sick, keep him in school, otherwise you can consider homeschooling.
2007-01-02 05:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by :) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 08:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about how detrimental it would be to your child were to you place your anxieties and fears onto him. Not fair. Talk with your therapist about finding medication that will make your OCD more managable. Taking him from school, whether he likes it or not is a very bad move in my opinion. Listen to your husband, until you get a handle on your OCD he is the voice of reason.
2007-01-02 05:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your therapist or psychiatrist is probably your best sorce for how to deal with your OCD and how it affects your view of your child going to school. I am however, a little concerned. You mention that he doesn't like going to school. This could be because you've conditioned him to not like it. He can pick up on your fears, and may be starting to school as a frightening place full of dangerous germs. This isn't healthy for him.
2007-01-02 06:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
oh sweety it will be ok. sounds like the first one 2 go 2 school. why not go to the school and sit with him at lunch time or see if you can sit in the class one day 2 observe what goes on. keep yourself busy with other things a hobby ,do some voluontere work. everyone worries about their kids its natural .try 2 relax and not worry so much .godbless.
2007-01-02 06:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by texas nanna 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do something about your OCD and don't take your child into your nightmare!!!
2007-01-02 06:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your problem is not his.. Get over it ! The world does not revolve around you or your issues.. why was it not stressfully gross to "make" this child? Get over it!
2007-01-02 06:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mystic Bell 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I feel bad for your kids lady.
2007-01-02 06:23:53 · answer #10 · answered by All I have to do is dream... 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋