((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ilovedogs )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Welcome to PC!

One of my best friend's sons had anxiety very similar to what you are describing. Even some of the same fears you are mentioning (germs, disturbing images from TV, throwing up). When he was 12, she took him to a therapist, who basically worked with him on coping skills. It helped A LOT. His anxiety has gone way down, and he knows what to do when those fears start creeping up again. Before he started seeing the therapist, it was really bad - she would have to sit with him every night when he went to bed for an hour (at least) and help he become calm enough to go to sleep.

Maybe your son needs a different therapist, who specializes in anxiety disorders in children? Sometimes the first therapist we go to isn't the right one.

When you say he has a tic disorder, do you mean Tourette's? I have another friend who has a son with Tourette's and they have seen a LOT of improvement with him with dietary changes....basically the same dietary changes that have helped my son with autism. It's amazing how what we put into our bodies can affect us. You can PM me if you want to hear more...(I'll spare everyone the dull details here! LOL) - but basically, he is gluten and dairy free. HUGE difference.

Sending many, many hugs! It is SO hard to watch our little ones suffer.