Oh Denise, I feel just awful for Lexi, and how difficult it must be for you to have to go through this with her, not knowing what it is that is causing it. I took an abnormal psych class (not saying that Lexi is abnormal) that was focused on children, and like a previous poster said, it is caused by something that she is stressing over and the actions like hand washing is something she feels she has control over, and thus does when she is feeling stressed about something. I also agree with someone else who said, the younger the better- It is horrible that this is happening, but thankfully she is young and can probably benefit from behavioural therapy. Please keep us posted. She must be feeling so much anxiety- i too suffer from anxiety and i know how overwhelming it can be and how profoundly it can affect my life- I hope she is able to find relief soon.
I think her grandpa is VERY wise- I love the pocket mouse idea!!
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