Ozze, you have another mother on the board now giving you the same info. OCD needs meds. You never told me if you were started on them. Also cognitive behavioral therapy will help. Look my young friend I know from whence I speak. I will speak with my 16 almost 17 year old daughter and see if she wants to be in email contact with you if you would like. She has had the illness for many years. Let me know kiddo and feel good that you are taking steps. You are a brave kid and I like you the first time we chatted.