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- 6y
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Yup! It happens to me as well. I always think I’ve touched the counter and have to re-wash even though in the back of my mind I know that I haven’t. I ended up only re-washing my hands when I’m absolutely certain I’ve touched the counter. If I’m even the slightest bit unsure I don’t wash my hands because I tell myself that I don’t focus on things that I’m unsure about only 100% sure about. Hope that helps! :)
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- 6y
Cait- this is tough. I totally hear you! This has happened to me so many times as I’m washing my hands ocd makes me think I actually didn’t wash it or I touched something dirty. Instead of battling with ocd I just opt to re-wash it again which has caused this habit to get out of control. It’s very difficult but I’ve been slowly taking advice of people here and to fight it while possible hoping it helps in the long run b
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- 6y
Exactly. I try to reason with myself but I always end up compulsively washing my hands. It's brutal. My hands are so red and raw and dry. I'm so embarrassed of them. ?
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- 6y
Hang in there! Let’s keep trying to say to ourselves one wash only! It’s hard but it should help in the long run.
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- 25w
Does anyone imagine they are doing their harm thoughts during an action, making you feel like you acted on your thoughts? For example, someone gave me a hug and at the last second I imagined I was touching something I shouldn’t during the hug? I want to make it clear it’s something I have zero desire to do! But the problem is, I thought it on purpose and it makes me sick !! Obviously nothing happened but my mind is telling me that was me trying to do it. Even though it was physically impossible to do. Am I a monster or could this be OCD? I’m freaking out and don’t want to be here anymore. I feel like I’m the exception and that this isn’t OCD. I know I post about this stuff a lot but I’m struggling and don’t know what to do.
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