Hi all,
I haven't posted in a while since my 6.5-year-old daughter's OCD symptoms -- which were always relatively mild -- are in a pretty good place (for now!) thanks to Azith and therapy. But I've been reading many of your posts and continuing to learn from all of you.
Although my DD's OCD is in a pretty good place, her behavioral problems are worse than ever. She is tantruming, crying a lot, complaining about school, complaining about home, lots of anger at me and her sisters and even friends, frustration with all of us and herself, feeling very "down,"etc. I could go on and on.
In her defense, in addition to her pandas, we have had a lot going on in our house. Her twin sister is about to have reconstructive surgery on her nose from an injury when they were born preemies. She also has a 2 year old sister (and as you know, all 2 year old demand a ton of attention). Her father has a new job and is working very long hours. I recently quit my job so I can focus completely on the kids and a modicum of housework But with three kids, it's hard to give my pandas dd all the attention she needs. I've started implementing "special mommy" time with just her (and her twin sister to be fair). I'm taking her to a child psychologist next week, not for ERP or OCD therapy, just for play therapy and talking about her anger, etc. Also, I'm going to try a sensory gym again, since one of her OCD/sensory things that remains is clothing issues and since I'm hoping some positive one-on-one time with another adult could be good for her.
Any other ideas from those experienced with this....?
All the best and thanks as always --