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- 3y
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I have the same problem. I remember how I was always excited to stay in a hotel before ocd. Now it’s like torture
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Yes. I recently had no choice but to go out of town and I picked the cleanest airbnb and was still very anxious. I brought my own sheets and towels. I brought wash cloths to use to touch things like the sink and doorknobs. I brought shower shoes so my feet wouldn't touch anything. I was pretty anxious throughout but I felt good afterwards. It was a giant exposure and I made it through okay. It definitely wasn't pleasant but the rest of the trip was fun. I was also glad that I didn't have to my OCD and miss out on an important family moment. I have given up so much to my OCD and don't want to give up anything else. Now that I did it once, it'll be easier the next time I have to stay at a hotel.
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Hi, I’m new to this app and newly diagnosed. Question for you all, What things did you normalize and do without a second thought that when diagnosed, you realized was actually your OCD? Mine was how concerned with germs I am. I hold my breath when I open a door so the rush of wind doesn’t infect my lungs from whatever is in the room. I thought everyone was really careful and concerned like me. But Ive learned it’s not normal the lengths I go to. What was yours?
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