When people think of OCD, they often just picture handwashing. But OCD shows up in so many ways — moral OCD, symmetry compulsions, harm fears, mental rituals, disgust triggers… and more. If you’re raising a child with OCD, you don’t have to figure it out alone. 🧡 Inside the AT Parenting Community, you’ll find education, tools, and hundreds of parents who get it. 👉 Doors open now at www.atparentingcommunity.com and close on Thurs. (Sept 4th). comment AT COMMUNITY and I’ll send you the link. #ch
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When people think of OCD, they often just picture handwashing. But OCD shows up in so many ways — moral OCD, symmetry compulsions, harm fears, mental rituals, disgust triggers… and more. If you’re raising a child with OCD, you don’t have to figure it out alone. 🧡 Inside the AT Parenting Community, you’ll find education, tools, and hundreds of parents who get it. 👉 Doors open now at www.atparentingcommunity.com and close on Thurs. (Sept 4th). comment AT COMMUNITY and I’ll send you the link. #ch
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OCD Doesn’t Always Look Like Handwashing 🧠 It’s one of the biggest misconceptions out there. OCD isn’t just about germs or handwashing. It can look like: • Needing things to feel just right • Asking the same questions over and over • Avoiding certain colors, numbers, or people • Mentally reviewing or confessing “bad” thoughts • Getting stuck in routines that have to be followed When we only look for the classic signs, we miss the ones that hide in plain sight. Knowing what to look for is the fi
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OCD Doesn’t Always Look Like Handwashing 🧠 It’s one of the biggest misconceptions out there. OCD isn’t just about germs or handwashing. It can look like: • Needing things to feel just right • Asking the same questions over and over • Avoiding certain colors, numbers, or people • Mentally reviewing or confessing “bad” thoughts • Getting stuck in routines that have to be followed When we only look for the classic signs, we miss the ones that hide in plain sight. Knowing what to look for is the fi
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Psychologist Kiran Javaied on Instagram: "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) related to handwashing is a common manifestation of the condition, where individuals experience intrusive thoughts (obsessions) about contamination, leading to repetitive handwashing behaviors (compulsions). This can significantly impact daily life, causing distress, social isolation, and physical skin damage. People with OCD may feel an overwhelming urge to wash their hands excessively, often driven by fears of germs,
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