Hi all, I'm currently struggling with getting my hand washing under control. I have a rather intense fear of illness (due to nearly dying at 11) and as cold season approaches, my washing gets to the point of cracked bleeding hands. Any advice on how to approach this? I am also in therapy however would like to ask you all just incase!

My mother keeps telling me to "get in control" of my head and "just say no". Any advice on how I can make her understand better ?

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I wonder if something I did in the past actually happened the way I remember it

False Memory OCD

Constantly bothered by things not being in the right place or order

Order & Symmetry OCD

I’m convinced that what I do or think can affect a real event and will prove that I’m a bad person.

Magical Thinking OCD

Experience anxiety & discomfort when something doesn’t feel “just right”

Perfectionism OCD

Using mental actions to “get rid” of specific thoughts that bother me

"Pure" OCD

I obsess over something that happened in my past and what it could have led to

Real Events OCD

I can’t help but think I’ll intentionally kill myself, even though I don’t want to die

Suicidal OCD

I experience anxiety while obsessing over the meaning of life or the purpose of existence

Existential OCD

Sexual Orientation OCD

Overly afraid of becoming sick or getting someone else sick

Contamination OCD

I need to know if I really have a desire to transition my gender or if I want a transgender partner

Gender OCD

Constantly questioning and analyzing of how to feel in most important relationships

Relationship OCD

Unable to stop focusing on normal bodily functions, like blinking or swallowing, in self or others

Somatic OCD

Constant worry of having offended a higher power, or having done something morally wrong

Religion & Spirituality OCD

I have to keep checking for new health symptoms to prevent pain, suffering, or death

Health Concern OCD

Excessive fears of directly or inadvertently harming self or others

Harm OCD

Obsessions about being sexually attracted to or sexually harming children.

POCD

I’m a new parent, and I can’t help but think of my newborn getting hurt due to my thoughts or actions

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