Ruminate on these thoughts?

[tammyporterfieldParticipant]

Hi; I think my son has OCD but I’m confused about something, I read on this forum that his intrusive thoughts are thoughts he doesn’t put there himself. Then I also read that everyone gets these kind of thoughts but they don’t ruminate on these thoughts. What does ruminate mean and how do I know if my son does it?

[johna2Participant]

To go over and over the same things in your head.

Maybe you could ask him, or wait till he volunteers the information.

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We just want you to know that you can also contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

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