Help on the road - OCD Lyssna School Time consuming rituals can make it difficult to get to school in time and compulsive thoughts can make it difficult to carry out school work. Read more Friends/leisure time The compulsion often means that there is not enough time to be with friends. Read more Food It is common for the child to think that the food and cutlery are dirty or infected. Read more Hygiene Obsessions and compulsions are often expressed as excessive washing Read more Sleep It is common for both compulsions and obsessions to become more difficult when it is time to calm down and go to bed. Read more Exercise It is good for your child to be out on various leisure activities as he/she often escapes anxious thoughts. Read more Sexuality Sometimes the obsessions are of sexual nature. Read more Anger Since the obsessions and compulsions have been enforced by such a strong feeling, surrounding people attempting to cut off rituals could lead to irritation and sometimes make outbursts of anger difficult to handle. Read more Anxiety and depression Children with OCD often suffer because much time and energy is spent on compulsions and obsessions. Read more Aid There is no special aid for OCD, but support and understanding are of great importance. Read more Treatment Both treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medication have shown good results in the treatment of OCD. They can be used together or separately. Read more Develop strong sides Many persons with OCD are meticulous and cautious and it can be very helpful in life. Read more
