As in adults, 'Obsessive Compulsive Disorder', which we call 'Obsession Disorder', is also seen in children.
If the child repeats certain actions and thoughts continuously and usually for a long time, obsessive compulsive disorder can be mentioned.
In public. obsession; delusion; The medical definition of this disease, known as obsession, is Obsession.
The age of onset is generally seen as 9-12 years old. It is seen almost equally in girls and boys.
Obsession; It is a condition characterized by the person having constantly recurring thoughts and engaging in repetitive behaviors called rituals or compulsions, usually in order to relax because these thoughts disturb him/her.
Children who have this problem, They have certain thoughts or themes that constantly repeat in their minds. Especially in children between the ages of 2-6, the most obvious physical symptom of children is their obsessive behavior. These obsessive behaviors can also cause different physical problems over time.
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The child feels extremely afraid of infecting himself or others with germs and washes his hands after everything he touches.
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The child must wash his hands after everything he touches. Making too much effort to keep things neat and symmetrical >
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Your child should always sleep, play, or take his/her favorite cartoon character toy with him/her everywhere
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A glass with the print of his/her favorite toy figure. not drinking water from a different glass other than his own.
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The young teenager, who is not sure whether he has turned off the light or not, constantly enters and exits the room and checks the child's room. sorting his belongings and toys in the same direction, according to the same colors.
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He reads a book with his favorite character. Having his/her parents read it over and over again
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He is usually a perfectionist in doing his work completely and without mistakes.
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All these situations are considered as important behaviors in his development. Although it may seem like it, in some cases, it actually becomes a distressing situation that puts the child in a difficult situation, hindering his/her desire to control the outside world, his search for trust, or his daily life.
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If we talk about the causes of this disorder;
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Attitude of the child's parent,
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Extreme Anxiety and Fear,
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Psychiatric disorders in the family
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It is related to traumatic events that have been experienced.
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Children in a certain age range are aware that their behavior is irrational. Therefore, they hide these behaviors from their parents. They can usually become aware of such situations if their parents observe them.
If the behavior leads to negative situations in the child's daily life, communication disorder, academic success may occur. It is an issue that parents should definitely pay attention to when it affects eating disorders, sleep disorders and social adaptation. The problem may grow if there is no psychological support. Let's not forget to observe the obsessions in our children during this period. Early diagnosis is very important in the child's development
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