Confused about this OCD stuff

[Ubsetion]

I have been researching OCD after reading a book where a girl had thoughts about killing, embarrassing or harming loved ones mentally and physically . I had some of the same thoughts ,and other embarrassing ones that I will not mention.After hearing she was diagnosed with OCD I became strongly worried. I don't like to tell my parents very much, though I should tell them more, but I really want help. I don't feel like they will take it right and the tearapist would tell them my thoughts, I don't feel comfortable with that. Since I am only eleven , but seem thirteen in size , and am going through puberty like one I don't know If that is the reason or if this is serious. I have a normal social life and am the class clown aside from my crush ,a guy, I am female by the way. I really need help the thoughts just pop up and are getting worse and worse. If you have any suggestions pleeeaaasee help me.

[Ubsetion]

Thanks for the help. It will be hard, but I will follow your advice.

[JGF25]

Guess it is not going to work.  So you can search for articles with the following names for your parents to read.  

Parenting a Child with OCD
Helping a Child Who Has OCD
For Families with Children who have OCD
OCD and the Family:  A Guide for Parents

There are a lot of articles out there.  

[JGF25]

the *** is the word ************.  I am not sure why this forum is not allowing the sites.  

[JGF25]

I'm sorry but honestly, if my child was suffering and they didn't tell me, I would feel horrible.  I am sure your parents feel the same about you.  I'm not diagnosing you but it sounds like you do need to talk to a professional, get it all out there, and let them make the diagnosis.  What you cannot do, once you do see someone, is hold back.  Just remember this, you cannot surprise a therapist.  They have heard it all before and then some and trust me I went in there with some really bizarre thoughts and they didn't even blink.

Check out this link

http://www.wsps.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82:ten-things-you-need-to-know-to-overcome-ocd&catid=36:ocd-and-related-subjects-by-frederick-penzel-phd&Itemid=64

There are some very good website out there for parents of kids with OCD (again I'm not diagnosing you) but you may want to show them the list.  

http://************.com/news/2009/06/18/ocd-children-need-special-parenting/6610.html

http://************.com/lib/helping-parents-understand-ocd/00015689

[Ubsetion]

So, you think I do have it, I was hoping I didn't , this ought to be an interesting discussion with my parents

[JGF25]

Hi there.  While I know you don't want to talk to your parents about this, you really need to.  The reason I say this is because it is very difficult to get over this type of thinking without professional help.  You need to see a child psychologist that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy.  The sooner the better because as you get older and more stressors happen in your life, OCD can get a bit rough.  It is good to have the tools under your belt to help yourself.