How do I tell my parents that I have OCD?

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75 cent	just tell them straight up they should understand their your parents Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DME B	Have you been diagnosed? If not, tell them you suspect you may have it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SmartySlacks	don't tell them, just wait for them to find out for themselves... they're bound to clue in at some point. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

locofreads	you dont ocd or add or any compulsive-obsessive disorder you want attention and you know it. its normal to do that Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

School Nurse	Your parents are probably aware of your obsessive compulsive behaviours, if you have OCD. Show them reliable information about OCD and compare with your symptoms and tell them you want to diagnosed and treatment. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Izzy	It's nothing to be ashamed about, lots of people have this problem and there is help for it. Tell your parents, they love you and will get you the help you need. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sparkle	Just tell them it's not like they are going to punish you or anything they may try to get you some help, that is if it REALLY bad. I'm sure that even thought they haven't said it out loud they probably already suspect it b/c they are you parents after all, they've watched you from birth. Don't be afraid just bring it up casually. "Mom I was looking on-line and came across an article and I think it describes me pretty well yad yad yad....I have OCD" Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bu Ang	Just say it (over dinner or lunch), and explain what it is. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brad4ever	Mom, Dad, I have OCD Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

moomoo3332	first u have to be absolutely sure u have it then if u do then calmly call a family meeting and CALMLY tell them then if they freak explan to them that it isnt your fault blah blah balh until they calm down more then explain to them like how did u figure out u had it and stuff Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Whatsername	Just tell them, straight up. It's nothing to be ashamed about or anything like that. I think OCD is very common, lots of people have it in many different forms. If yours is a more severe case, they may have already noticed, although it seems like they would say something if they did. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shop_four_you	they may already know. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

winkipinki	Tell them ten times while switching the light on and off ten times. They'll get it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DeAd DiScO	If you don't want to tell them you can always have a counseler or someone from school do it for you... just not any kids or they might think you're kidding Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarah	your parents should already notice something like that if they pay you any attention at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

norman7774	OCD is unfortunate that you have it but it is not life threatening and is treatable... To tell them of your suspicions as that is all you have at this time.. I would sit down with them after dinner and then tell them of your suspicions... I think that is the best and ONLY way to inform them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spearchukka2003	IF YOUR PARENTS LOVE YOU, AND I'M SURE THEY DO ASK THEM FOR HELP. SHOW THEM WEB SITES AND GET THEM TO HELP YOU, YOU MAY BE PLEASENTLY SURPRISED Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

obs3ssive beauty	Realize that it's not your fault that you have OCD. It's not like you are taking drugs or got your girlfriend pregnant - your parents won't dismiss you because you have OCD. The sooner you tell them, the sooner they can support you to start getting help, and OCD can be greatly improved with professional help. Just be upfront about it...approach them and simply say that you have something to tell them. "I've got something to tell you...I don't know if you've heard of OCD but lately I've had a lot of the symptoms and I think I need to do something about it". It would be a good thing to get off your chest. Good luck! :D Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chee	Just tell them... sheech.. you act like it is an STD or something.. I have it, my mother had it, my son has it..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

johnneedsaname4	Believe me.....they know. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

catzrme	Describe your OCD symptoms to them and see if they feel or see the same. Ask them-why do I always blah or does everyone do xyz. It would help you all to come to the OCD conclusion together rather than bombarding them with the info?! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

athena213@sbcglobal.net	I think they'll eventually figure it out anyway..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

char g	I hope that your parents are more understanding of psychiatric disorders than mine are. I am 46 and have suffered with OCD since i was about 16. You need to tell them that you believe that you have ocd so that you can be assessed by a doctor. There is help for you though. There is a drug called Luvox and it is solely for the treatment of OCD. Tell them about it don't be afraid it is not your fault. I don't suffer with it half as much now as i did without medication. Tell them hopefully they will understand. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

scarletts_mommy	Tell them to sit down and have a talk with them. They should understand and learn to live with you if they love you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ekinwilliston	Haven't they figured it out yet? I mean, surely if you have it you are doing lots of crazy stuff like checking the stove 42 times before leaving the house, kissing the doorknobs, etc. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ticklemepink1290	Just tell your parents the truth. Tell them that you think you have a problem and you may need some help. They will definitely understand. Do what you think is right. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kaloni H	i thought i was bi-polar and i may be and i just told them i was like um...i think im bi-polar and my dad said i know u r i can tell by the way u act and then they jus went along w/ everything, so i would just say i think i have OCD and see wat happens or be like i know i have OCD and maybe they will go along w/ it 2 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Hit Man	depends what the OCD is...people usually have more than one...and they very in extremes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heatherbee	I'm not sure, but tell them several times. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

# one	Don't worry about it, they probably already know if you still live at home. Just tell them, it's nothing to be ashamed of. You may have to tell them what it is though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

alfjr24	all you can do is come out and say it...maybe over dinner or something... are you sure?? have you been diagnosed by a medical professional?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No