Hello i  14years old and i have OCD and  my OCD has left me to cut myself  and be depressed and when i told my parents that i have OCD they didnt do all that much and when i do my rituals i cry because.i dont want to do them and my rituals that i do stress me out so i cry is there any medicine or any tricks that i can do to help my OCD???????
Hi, I can understand the distress you must be in due to your symptoms. OCD is a highly distressing condition but is amenable to treatment. You should talk to your parents regarding seeking a psychiatric consultation for yourself. Treatment with medications like fluoxetine will be helpful. In addition, you can also opt for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in form of exposure and response prevention. It will consist of sessions which will help in reducing the obsession and the compulsions. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.