Telling parents...

[Cave]

I'm away from home in college and it has been really hard for me. Lately, I've been thinking I might have OCD. I count to 4 so many times a day (like if I pick up or put down a glass, I have to count to four). When I go for a walk(frequently, since I live in a city), I need to have an even number of steps, so I always step over things with my left foot to ensure I do. It's been kind of frustrating. I always check at least twice to ensure that yes, that is a 1 dollar bill, not a 5 or 10, for the city bus and yes, I do have my room key and my wallet.

 

I've been worrying a lot and I'm clueless as to what to do. I go to a small college, we don't have a therapist or the like. I kind of want to tell my parents, but I'm afraid my mom will yell at me. What is the best way to tell your mom you think you have OCD? It's even odd to say to myself that I might have it. And then I don't know what to do. How can you find a psychiatrist/psychologist to go see? I had one back home a couple years ago when they thought I had depression(they thought I did, I knew I didn't), but even though this is my 3rd year here, I don't know where to go at all. =\

 

Thank you for any advice and help. ^^

[Chemar]

Hi Cave

 

it really worries me that so many young people who visit here seem to feel nervous or afraid to tell their parents about their possible OCD

 

as I dont know your individual family situations, I can only say that I do hope you are able to talk to your mom about this and that she will be supportive and helpful

 

now, nomatter how small your college is, there must be a clinic/student health center surely.There is also the County health dept to try....the doctors there would be able to give you a referral to see a psychologist.

 

here are some websites you may find helpful too

http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/OC...mm_calender.htm

 

http://www.geonius.com/ocd/organizations.html

 

http://www.ocdonline.com/relsites.php

 

 

I have also recently learned of a natural OCD treatment remedy sold by a company I have a lot of respect for

http://www.nativeremedies.com/ocd-alternat...treatment.shtml

 

I hope that helps you find something

 

Do stay in touch with us here.....although I dont personally have OCD, my son has it as part of his Tourette Syndrome and so I know just how it can interfere with your life

 

but

 

I also know from our experience with my son that it can be easily and effectively brought under control with the right treatment

 

also do remember that you are not crazy or silly for having OCD symptoms........it is primarily caused by a chemical imbalance and is often genetic, and many people suffer with it. However, as I said before, it CAN be fairly easily and effectively treated, and without having to resort to expensive prescription drugs and their often nasty side effects

[Cave]

Thanks for the info! I'll probably tell my mom sometime in the near future. And it's nice to know that there's a natural medication available! I prefer it myself.

 

I'll post here with any updates.