obsessive behaviour

[clairebear123]

My 6 year old DS is becoming obsessive! He has to go out of the same door he came in through, he won't walk over the rugs in the house has to walk around them, and when he's talking to us he says everything twice. Tried being really firm with him but he's just getting upset. Is this normal behaviour and how do I handle it?

[pinkyp]

sounds like a little ocd, where u think bad things will happen if you dont do something, just reassure him that nothing bad will happen if he walks on the rug etc. Just try talking to him - find out why he does it and reassure him lots. xx

[clairebear123]

Hi thanks for your reply. Tried this and he says there is nothing wrong and he knows nothing will happen if he doesn't do it so i will just have to take him at his word and wait and see I guess.

[pinkyp]

yeh thats all you can do, just be supportive and try not to get frustrated with him. You sound like ur doing a great job to me.