Hi all! I just wanted to touch base with you guys, hoping you might help me help my daughter(s). We have just come to the realization this past week that they both have OCD. The oldest is the one with the major problems right now though. (We are going to see a counseler here in the next week or so). I think they both have a mild form of the disorder (meaning, they both do compultions, but not that it takes up alot of time thru the day, or to get rid of obsessions. It just feels "right" for them to do things certain ways, making sure everything is "straight" and aligned or ordered, etc. But they don't have to repeat them, and alot of times, we laugh about them, because they are kinda funny. (Like, washing their hands after putting a clean trashbag in the can, even though the bag is clean, etc). Anyway, the older girl (she is 16) has been having an obsession cycle lately where she can't get the images of certain things out of her head she was scared of as a little girl (ok.. they are gonna sound stupid, but the main one is "Where's Waldo") She knows its not real, but it literally terrifies her. She can't even see the name without freaking out. It has always popped up sporadically, but for about a month now it has been every day just about. We are working now as much as we can by ourselves and the little we know about this disorder. Does this sound pretty typical to you guys? Any and all responses are muchly welcome. Thanks guys!