New ADAA Blog Post - It’s My Sibling Who Has OCD. So, Why Am I Having a Tough Time?

[ADAATeamLise]

by ADAA Member Michelle Witkin, PhD

Katrina was excited. She, her sister, Maia, and their mother were on the way to the park to play handball. Suddenly, Maia screamed and collapsed on the ground, wailing. “A fly landed on me! A fly landed on me!” Her mother tried to calm Maia down, but with no success. “I’m sorry.” Katrina’s mom said, “We have to go home.” Katrina was crushed; her sister’s fears had ruined yet another family outing.

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[ChicagoGirl1961]

Why would you stop taking the medication if it causes the depression to return?