Frequently asked questions
OCD Information for kids under 10

OCD can make people feel really bad. Some people with OCD feel worried, some people feel sad and some people just feel that things are not right.

Here are a few things to remember...

Examples of OBSESSIONS.....

Examples of COMPULSIONS

OCD is like a bully

OCD is a bit like a bully at school. It threatens you that nasty things will happen if you do not do what it wants.

Find out what kind of things OCD makes people do.

Common problems

Here are some of the things that people with OCD tell us they can't stop doing.

"I CAN'T STOP WASHING..."

"I CAN'T STOP CHECKING...." ;

"I KEEP THINKING I'M GOING TO HARM SOMEONE...."

"I KEEP THINKING SOMETHING BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE I LOVE..."

Glossary

You might have found some words you are unfamiliar with on our website. We have produced a short glossary which explains what these words mean.

A charity called OCD-UK has put together some information for kids of your age who are worried about OCD. Just click here to have a look.

It would be really helpful if you could let us know if you found the information on our website useful and if there's anything else about OCD you'd like to see on here. You can e-mail your comments to l.anderson@iop.kcl.ac.uk
Thanks in advance for your comments!

Frequently asked questions OCD Information for kids under 10

Here are a few things to remember...

Examples of OBSESSIONS.....

Examples of COMPULSIONS

OCD is like a bully

Common problems

Glossary

Frequently asked questions
OCD Information for kids under 10