We have gotten a referral to a pediatrician for my daughter as some new and concerning behaviours are beginning to surface..
She has always been a worrier, but lately it has become intrusive. I haven't noticed any rituals ... but she is constantly worrying about forgetting to lock the door, shut the door on her way out of the house, checking there is no fire hazards in her room and says she worries about bad things happening to our family.
She is also a major perfectionist and is extremely hard on herself. If she makes a little mistake, she immediately cries and calls herself stupid etc.
I figured she had anxiety and low confidence, but over the past few months it has gotten worse. I'm particularly worried about OCD.
Is there anything I can do to help while we wait for our appointments? I'm extremely worried. Mental health issues run rampant in our family.. I have adhd and depression, brother has autism and both grandma/grandpa on each side had schizophrenia.
Any advice would be great. Thanks