Obsessive Compulsive Disordered is ruled by intrusive thoughts called, obsessions that cause anxiety and force the person to perform compulsions for relief. OCPD is ruled by perfectionism and detail. Unlike individuals with OCD, people with OCPD are not self-aware and can hurt the people around them.

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Parents pay attention and put a stop to it early.  Sheldon Stovall discusses signs, symptoms and more on OCD in teens and young adults.

Among kids and teens with OCD, the most common obsessions include:

These compulsions are the most common among kids and teens:

OCD in kids is usually diagnosed between the ages of 7 and 12. Since these are the years when kids naturally feel concerned about fitting in with their friends, the discomfort and stress brought on by OCD can make them feel scared, out of control and alone.

OCD can be very impairing, however, there is treatment available that can significantly reduce symptoms and make them manageable. The best line of treatment for OCD involves medication, prescribed by a psychiatrist, and a specialized type of therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP). ERP involves gradually exposing a person with OCD to thing that makes him/her anxious while providing him/her with the skills to cope with his/her anxiety but not allowing him/her to engage in his/her rituals Over time, the person begins to experience less anxiety and is able to cope better. Also, people who have completed ERP are able to determine what things are “worth” worrying about versus what his/her OCD deems worth worrying about. Many people who have completed ERP are symptom free following treatment.

For more information: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2013/08/what-are-signs-of-ocd-in-children-and-teens