Do you know a child who has a habit of repeating actions and suffers from routine breaks? She may be among people who develop obsessive compulsive disorder, more commonly known as OCD, in childhood.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 720 million people worldwide suffer from some form of mental illness. Among young people, 16% of the global understanding of disease and trauma is disorders like OCD, irrational thinking and fear that lead to compulsive behavior.

“Contrary to many people’s beliefs, adults develop this type of disorder in childhood, but for lack of information and knowledge, the problems are ignored,” said Sergio Rocha, a psychiatrist and director of Clinica Revitalis.

The main symptoms

The biggest problem, according to experts, is that these constant tasks create stress, pain and anxiety, feelings that make it difficult for children to socialize, learn in school and build relationships.

“It is essential that parents, family members and educational companions pay close attention to any of the child’s actions, speech or feelings that deviate from normal patterns,” the psychiatrist guides.

Therefore, it is important to identify the symptoms that may lead to a diagnosis. Sergio Rocha highlights five symptoms present in children that are easy to detect, but emphasizes that diagnosis as well as treatment must be done individually with a professional accompanying the patient. “Symptoms vary from child to child. In general, these are the most obvious, but it is not a rule, because disorders are manifested in different ways in each person. “

1- Obsessive anxiety

Children with OCD have obsessive-compulsive disorder, for example, they may be overly concerned about their family members.

“They imagine disturbing and disturbing scenes, such as accidents involving loved ones, which make them feel anxious. Of course, anxiety is a normal human emotion; however, when it is shown in an excessive and inconsistent way, it can be an indication of OCD.” Explains the expert.

2- Exaggerated ceremony

Routines are essential for children because they teach them to live in an organized way. Behaviors present in daily life, such as lunch, bathing and brushing teeth are important for children’s awareness.

However, from the moment some activities become repetitive in an exaggerated way, such as brushing teeth or repeating hand hygiene, an intervention is required.

3- Obsession with symmetry

OCD is the catalyst needed to organize symmetry in children. “This symptom is most famous when we talk about the disorder, because the obsession with the” perfect “is a powerful feature of it.

This feature is noticed when parents and children organize things.

4- Difficulty in admitting mistakes

This feature can be worrying, especially in school. This is because in this environment, successes and failures are always revealed, from mathematical operations to interpersonal relationships with other children.

“If, at the time of writing a word, an account, or being scolded by a teacher, the person suffers exaggeratedly – is very angry or very sorry – there is a possibility that the child may have this disorder,” Rocha said.

5- Crisis of negligence

As they immerse themselves in their own thoughts and anxieties, children with OCD often have attention problems. Inattention is common at this stage of life, but when the event is extreme, it is important to be aware of the possibility of disorder.

“Inattention is detrimental in many ways. One of them is related to learning. Children with OCD may have school problems because of this condition and, therefore, I put the importance of a treatment on the agenda again as soon as the diagnosis is made to avoid anxiety in the individual’s performance,” the psychiatrist concluded.

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