Hello all,
I hope you're well. I'm just writing in about my little brother who just turned 12.
He is on the autism spectrum and has started developing intrusive thoughts - they vary but currently are mostly around murder and killing people who can't defend themselves. He has moments he's completely distracted and being silly with his little brother and other times gets into a state and is crying and unconsolable. He just told me he doesn't want to go to school anymore because he's worried he might strangle someone.
Unfortunately, I know how OCD works and how debilitating it can be because I have Intrusive thoughts OCD too. I have been diagnosed (around 2 years now) and offered medication but I have refused and I think I am managing well as I have understood a lot about the condition and separated myself from it.
Unfortunately, I think he will not be able to do this as well due to his autism as well.
I keep giving him advice and making him feel better which I know is something we shouldn't do because it feeds the OCD. I feel distraught and hopeless.
When I was dealing with my OCD, I was so upset that I had to suffer in this way but I prayed to God that if someone in my family had to suffer such a horrible disease, I would rather it be me than my siblings.
Now he is showing clear symptoms too, I feel helpless. How can I help him? We are waiting on a GP appointment but honestly, I feel there's no way out. I just want him to be good again.
Just looking for words of advice and support :'(