OCDと兄弟
兄弟姉妹が OCD を患っている場合、大変なことになりかねないことは承知しています。この情報がすべての兄弟姉妹の OCD 理解を深めるのに役立つことを願っています。兄弟姉妹は大切な存在です。
兄弟のためのヒント
1. Learn about OCD
You should learn about obsessions and compulsions, symptoms of OCD and how it’s treated so that you can support your sibling and parents. We have some basic definitions here.
2. Talk. Talk. Talk.
Speak with your parents and even your sibling’s therapist so you understand what may trigger OCD and ways you can be supportive.
3. Speak Up
You probably know this, but OCD is selfish and wants to steal all the attention. Make sure your sibling knows you want to help, and that your parents understand that you have needs too.
4. Help Out with Therapy
OCD therapy isn’t easy for your sibling, so figure out what your role is. It may take a while to figure this out, but at least you'll know how to help every day. You may also find creative ways to join in his/her exposure therapy. For example, Charlotte from our film would play catch with her sister, Vanessa. They would toss "contaminated" clothes to each other across a room.
5. Don’t Let OCD Bully YOU!
OCD may make your brother or sister scared, anxious and do strange rituals. You need to know that your sibling’s OCD shouldn’t control you. Sometimes OCD may make your brother or sister demand you do certain things a specific way. For example, Holden from our film would demand that his sister Tatum not to touch things that his OCD said were contaminated. A therapist helped Tatum learn to talk back to Holden's OCD. Our friend and licensed therapist, Natasha Daniels, has these suggestions for siblings.
6. Meet An OCD therapist
Ask your parents if you can have a private session with your sibling’s therapist. This way you can get answers to your questions and hear from a licensed expert. Both Charlotte and Tatum had separate and joint sessions with their siblings therapists.
7. Establish boundaries
Sometimes in places where your parents are not, like school or camp, adults and teachers will look to you to help your sibling with OCD. This can be overwhelming. Sibilngs shouldn't feel responsible or pressured to help if they don't feel up to it. Tell the adults to call your parents or caregiver if this happens.
We want to hear from you. Please email us your advice so we can add your advice!
他の兄弟からの引用
「妹には選択肢がないのだと分かりました。彼女は儀式を行うことを選んでいるわけではないのです。」
- ザック、16歳
「兄のセラピストは、OCD について私にも理解できる方法で説明してくれました。私は、解決に積極的に貢献できることを学びました。」
- マシュー、21歳
追加リソース
OCD啓発活動のために募金活動を行っている兄弟のルビーさんを応援しましょう
ミシェル・ウィトキン博士がOCDストーリーズを通じて兄弟姉妹の包摂について語る
家族にOCDがいる場合の生き方を学ぶ(OCD SoCal経由)
Peace Of Mind Foundation による兄弟リソース ページ
「 家族にOCD患者がいる場合」ジョン・ハーシュフィールド著
「 OCD 患者と暮らすためのガイドライン」iOCDF より
「 姉から弟への手紙」 The Mighty より
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