Paul93

I am in the same situation with my 21 year old son. He has had OCD (Undiagnosed) for 3 years now and refuse to acknowledge that he has it, let alone getting help either counselling/CBT or medication. He can spend ages washing his hands and cleaning his computer desk in his bedroom and sometimes spend 2 hours in the shower. The OCD has got so bad that he has got physical abusive with me from not giving him cleaning products and i have had to call the police on 6 occasions. The only way out of this circle of refusing help i think is to call 999 and ask for hospital help. Unfortunately i have spoken to the doctors and they don't seem to care, despite the fact I've told them that my son is a danger to myself and other people.

Yes you are correct about 'Prevent'. My son is getting worse and walks around the house saying 'Kill the Jews' and drive over the black people. Its getting really out of control. Just waiting to phone the Police or call for an ambulance the next time my son has a 4 hour shower. His shower usage is getting better, he is spending 1.5 hours instead. He threatens me on a daily basis and has said jokingly he will go into a shop and shoot people. Just shocking with what he says and he is escaping the 'system'.

I have a 19 year old son who is constantly washing his hands and has long showers. He can easily spend 2 hours in the shower. He can be argumentative and violent against myself and has signs of being very racist towards people. 'Prevent' are aware of my son and have provided very little help and advice for him and myself. I have asked my son to get help by speaking the Doctors and other people but he refuses every time. I feel that the local council are not doing anything to help which according to the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 it has a duty to assess people for social care and support. As my son is 19 years old, the only thing i can think of getting him help is if i phone the ambulance (999) when he is having an outburst/in the shower for long periods so they can take him away and assess him. Does anyone else have any ideas??