Anxious mother with ROCD son

[RuthPennyFaith]

Hi, new to this site and need some support. I am 62 and have suffered nearly all my life from anxiety and catastrophising (as did my mother) but I've got it under control, most of the time, with meditation and CBT.

My 19 year old son has struggled with anxiety since he was 11 (going to secondary school), in the form of not being able to use public toilets, and belly aches. In the last nine months he has started to have intrusive thoughts (no compulsive behaviour) and I have no idea how to help him. He is doing an online course with the NHS, but it's a once a fortnight online consultation, and it's not enough.

Where do I go now? How do I help him?

Thanks in advance

[venusbluejeans]

Hiya RuthPennyFaith and welcome to NMP :welcome:

Why not take a look at our articles on our home page, they contain a wealth of information and
are a great starting place for your time on the forum.

I hope you find the as site helpful and informative as I have and that you get the help and
support you need here and hope that you meet a few friends along the way :yesyes:

[whispershadow]

Hi and welcome :welcome:

Sounds like he needs offline help :hugs: