My Teen Son

I don’t know what to do! My 13 year old son has suffered with intrusive thoughts for years. He feels guilty of things he’s done in the past when he was super young and obsesses over it to the point that he has to come clean about everything!! He fears that he may be a phedophyle at times because of intrusive thoughts. He’s on Zoloft 75 for it, it was getting better for a bit but it’s getting aggressive again! He is so kind and such a good son and person. He is in counseling but his counselor doesn’t specialize in OCD. I don’t know if I should have them change his medication, idk if there’s a medication that will help him more. I’m so scared I suffered with intrusive thoughts as a kid and teen, I never got help but I’m good now.

Username: VGHVGH

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Your son is lucky to have a caring parent who is so involved ❤️. I had therapy before NOCD, however therapy with a NOCD therapist was life changing for me. I’d highly recommend a therapist trained to treat OCD. I thought I has this type of therapist, but it wasn’t until NOCD that I started to get my life back. Your son doesn’t have to suffer with OCD. NOCD therapy works! Reach out for their free 15 minute call. There are some very helpful books that will help support you too Jon Herschfield’s “when a Family Member has OCD” comes to mind. I encourage you to reach out to NOCD, it was the best decision I ever made. Wishing you all the best!

Username: Bihernan Bihernan

Date posted: 1y ago

@VGH Thank you so much! ❤️

Username: VGHVGH

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Bihernan I wanted to share that the IOCDF (International OCD Foundation) is doing a live session on Thursday evening 12/14 for families and caregivers. Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/live/JiSDAJLlskw?si=gN8TOqX91PqPVWEN. If you miss it, you can always go back and watch it. I don’t know if you’re familiar with the IOCDF but they have some great resources you may find helpful.

Username: Wolfram Wolfram

Date posted: 1y ago

Get a specialised therapist for ocd

Username: zoedoylezoedoyle

Date posted: 1y ago

I struggle with similar thoughts before as a child and im so sorry for him!! Im currently un medicated but I was actually 13 when I was on a medication called luvox please re search it. It is specifically for ocd. I remember it calming thoughts a lot better!! I wish you and him well!!!!! Also when I was thirteen I was to afraid to talk about my thoughts so ur son is brave! Wishing him a journey to recovery!!

Username: Bihernan Bihernan

Date posted: 1y ago

@zoedoyle He is so brave! I’m so proud of him! And thank you so much, I will look into the Luvox🙏🏼

Username: JamesMYJamesMY

Date posted: 1y ago

Get an OCD specialist , and have his meds increased. 75 is a bit low.

Username: Bihernan Bihernan

Date posted: 1y ago

@JamesMY Thank you!

Username: JenniesOCDBrainJenniesOCDBrain

Date posted: 1y ago

hey there, i can only imagine how tough it must be to see your son grappling with those heavy thoughts, especially when they're so far from the kind-hearted person you know him to be. i've got my own tangle with pure o, and even though our obsessions aren't the same, that relentless loop of anxiety is something i totally get. just being able to share and have someone listen can be a small relief, so i'm here for you both. now, i know it might sound a bit out there, but there's this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (www.AIOCDtool.com) that could be a game-changer for your son's situation. my therapist put me onto it, and it's like having a mini-therapist in your pocket. since his current counselor isn't an OCD specialist, this could fill in some gaps. it's designed to help you navigate through those overwhelming moments by providing step-by-step guidance, kind of like what an expert in OCD would do. you just type in what's bugging you, and it works through it with you. i'm not one to rave about apps usually – honestly, it's the last thing i want to do – but this one's been a lifeline for me, and i really hope it can offer some support for your son too. if you've got any questions or just need to chat more about it, hit me up. i'm here for you. 🌟✨

Username: Bihernan Bihernan

Date posted: 1y ago

@JenniesOCDBrain Thank you so much! I’ll try anything that may help his anxiety even if just a little. I will keep you all posted. Thank you again!!

Username: Nina Smith

Date posted: 3y ago

My almost 11 year old (in 1 1/2 weeks) son, has just started experiencing Moral OCD. Now that I’m understanding more and more about this type of OCD, I guess there might have been signs of other behaviors, but nothing that interferes with his day to day life. He is having deeply disturbing thoughts over and over! Then he feels the need to confess, I’ve asked him to stop confessing about 2 days ago, and the anxiety has gotten so bad, I’m on the verge of letting him confess them because it’s heartbreaking. He wants to same reassurance over and over and over. Asking the same questions as if we didn’t have a conversation 2 seconds prior! At this point, I need reassurance! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 2y ago

Anonymous

Hi all. I opened up to my psychiatrist today (my therapist and ocd therapist know) about the intrusive thoughts I've been having. The one thought would pop up over and over "child porn" and it made me so sick to my stomach because I can't believe I would think of such a thing. Then the thoughts were more dark like thinking of touching my son and even images of that happening..then came urges...and i felt so guilty and disgusted with myself :( after I told my psychiatrist ( who is currently treating me for bipolar 1) he was so concerned and told me I need to stay with my mom to make sure my son is safe. To not trust myself and have someone watch me. Well that made me feel a whole lot worse! The thoughts were actually subsiding this week and talking about it with him made the "child porn" thought pop up again. I just feel like I'm failing at life and as a mother. My immediate family think I should turn myself into a mental health facility and have intensive treatment. They think because I have those thoughts that I want to act on them or to let it go. I don't want to act on them and would never! Im scared of my thoughts and thats the problem. This is so frustrating.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 50w ago

13 year old son having a tough time

Hi, what are some helpful coping skills that my son can use to manage his intrusive thoughts. He suffers from Religious OCD and his first therapy session isn't until December 28. He needs some relief from the thoughts or at least some ways to push through them until he starts therapy. I appreciate any suggestions.

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