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Year 13 boy just told us he has OCD and it’s impacting his focus/ grades hugely. What can he do to help him focus on his Alevel revision?

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Littl3lim3 · 05/02/2022 07:12

His grades are all over the place and was supposed to be looking at As, just had report and current grades Cs.Has been struggling to focus in class and at home. Came too us and asked for help. So we’re thinking making a timetable. Chunking it up, going for a run each evening, flash cards ….Subjects are physics and maths which he is naturally good at and chemistry which he is less so but can achieve well.He says when he can focus and do what he should he does well but has been struggling recently. Has had a shit couple of years with life events.

OP posts:
Soontobe60 · 05/02/2022 08:14

Can you get him a tutor?

Littl3lim3 · 05/02/2022 08:12

‘to’ us

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Littl3lim3 · 05/02/2022 07:41

Will do but need to get through his Alevels. There will be a waiting list.

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LifeOfAnxiety · 05/02/2022 07:25

Speak to the GP so he can be referred for some support/help.

I have OCD. I left it far too long to seek help and it ramped up during the pandemic. It’s pretty much controlling my life atm and I have just started telephone counselling, I’m not sure how much it’s going to help though tbh.

Young minds are very good and can offer parental support/advice to the young person or parents.
www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/ocd/

www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/

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