@drcourtneypare: Do you relate!? Contamination OCD is a common subtype of OCD where the individual obsesses over contracting an illness, spreading germs or becoming exposed to something “dirty” or “unsafe”. This results in them engaging in compulsive behavior such as washing, bathing, disinfecting, avoiding certain people, places or situations, discarding clothes or objects they believe may be contaminated and/or seeking reassurance from others. Contamination OCD involves more than just handwashing and it’s important to keep in mind these individuals do not ENJOY the cleaning. They are doing it out of fear/terror/anxiety. Exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness based CBT can be helpful in working through this. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone! C 8|0 for additional support and fo||ow me on |nsta where I’ll be sharing more moving forward ❤️ #ocd #ocdawareness #ocdisnotanadjective #ocdisnotajoke #contaminationocd #ocdsubtype #ocdtok #ocdhealing #ocdproblems #intrusivethoughts
Dr. Courtney | Anxiety Healing
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Tuesday 28 March 2023 02:07:08 GMT
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carol.h.w13 :
i have all of these symptoms but its mostly to do with emetophobia, its so draining 😩
2023-05-03 19:27:15
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Mama2Mamacita :
Sitting in fabric chair others have sat in 😳 major anxiety
2023-03-28 04:00:09
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Maui moments :
I become very anxious if someone sits on my bed with clothes they’ve worn outside, all day long. Only clean pj’s are allowed.
2023-03-28 04:04:27
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Sprezzaturah :
When ppl flush the toilet without putting the cover down first 😭😭😭
2023-03-28 06:18:54
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gf grub :
When buying an item at the store, finding one in the back because I’m worried the front ones have been touched/contaminated
2023-03-28 05:08:34
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J :
When people come over I feel like my house is tainted for days
2023-03-28 16:16:25
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Sam Thayer :
I hold my breath when I walk pass people so I don't get their germs 🙃
2023-03-28 15:44:46
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zepbound_prettyinpink :
I’m a nurse with this type of OCD. It’s a wild ride doing my job with the intrusive thoughts😳
2023-03-28 03:33:11
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Jada Martini :
Covid put my ocd in overdrive.
2023-03-28 06:05:35
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Lauren :
Mine is rewashing clothes if they fall on the floor when I open the dryer. And rewashing dishes if I didn’t see the person unloading wash their hands.
2023-03-29 20:59:50
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Hooch :
Not being able to focus on anything else until you wash your hands. Washing your hands until they crack and bleed.
2023-03-28 18:58:06
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J :
Don’t get me started on hotels
2023-03-28 07:03:11
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User14679043 :
Isn't this just being aware and clean? Especially after covid
2023-03-28 02:49:53
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Katelyn_Dior :
Shoes in the house, too! Ughhhh
2023-03-28 04:42:13
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Isabel ✨🤍 :
When someone sits on your sofa with outside clothes 😕
2023-03-28 08:09:17
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Keaton, The Golden Pup :
Yes, don’t forget about being scared the chemicals you use to clean will somehow poison you
2023-03-28 05:51:48
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AlexFeelsBetter :
The “has my drink been poisoned” thing is EXHAUSTING. Also if I can’t see inside my water bottle I’m convinced it’s covered in mold
2023-03-28 12:17:24
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❤️ :
Me!!!
2023-04-07 23:49:45
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Christina Jackson :
No outside clothes on any house surface 😅
2023-03-28 14:49:21
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⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆𝔇𝔞𝔷𝔢⋆ཋྀ ˚₊‧⁺ :
I developed a habit of using a square of toilet paper when I lift the toilet lid and now I can't stop
2023-03-28 15:29:00
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caden_george :
I thought this was all normal 😳
2023-03-30 16:16:15
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Reynita :
Wait I didn’t know this was a thing ! 😳 My husband just says I’m dramatic and exaggerate too much 😅
2023-04-05 07:07:52
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L :
Anytime someone sneezes in my proximity, I have to hold my breath until I feel like the air has passed
2023-03-30 14:19:23
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