Do you think its possible for a toddler to show signs of OCD?

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I’m not talking about the stereotypical OCD that everyone assumes is just cleanliness. I’m talking about actual obsessive/compulsive traits.

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I could kinda see it being possible but toddlers usually are really repetitive and stuff anyway

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I showed some signs of it when I was a toddler too. From when I was 2 till about 8 or 9 years old, there were certain things I had to have perfect. My shoes had to be tied exactly the same amount of tightness. I could not have the line in my socks go over my toes, so I would sometimes wear them inside out. I ate my candy and drank my slurpees in very specific ways and if I didn't I would feel so incomplete and throw a tantrum. My ponytail had to be absolutely perfect and no bumps in it or I would cry. I still get certain urges sometimes these days but they're not as bad anymore.

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I’ve been showing signs of OCD for pretty much my whole life. As a toddler certain things had to perfectly ordered. I was incredibly clean for a kid too- and anything out of place sent me into a meltdown (according to my parents). All through childhood and my teenaged years I showed lots of signs as well- all relating back to how things should be ordered. I eventually was diagnosed and was taught how to manage it. Now, I use my OCD to my advantage. 
Thankfully neither of my boys (5 and 3) show any signs of OCD and I hope that it stays that way. And hopefully my daughter doesn’t show signs either. I’m hoping it’s one trait I don’t pass down to my kids.

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Yes. OCD can result from stress and anxiety. It is a coping mechanism.

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Absolutely. I’ve dealt with OCD since I was a kid- not a toddler but probably started when I was around 6 years old. I also babysat a young boy that showed obsessive/compulsive tendencies and he was only 10. It can present itself in children that are quite young!

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yes my nephew would take colored pencils, point them all outwards, and line them all up perfectly on the edge of the table. he would spend a good hour doing this and would scream if you touched them. also he would scream if you didn't give him the right fork, spoon, cup, bowl, whatever you name it. it had to be the right one. he grew out of it though

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Yes- my cousin is OCD, as a toddler he was terrified of ‘chemicals’ from cleaner getting on his skin, and multiple other problems. He is much better now though 😊

Do you think its possible for a toddler to show signs of OCD?

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