ADAA member Dr. Patricia Thornton shares insights into how her OCD patients are helping ease her own fears around the coronavirus outbreak. ..."Last week, when I began to turn off the faucet in our office bathroom after washing my hands, I paused and wondered if I was re-contaminating myself. I know my Contamination OCD patients think about this all the time, but I never do. My OCD patients typically use their elbows or a paper towel to turn off the faucets in order to avoid contamination. Did I need to do that now – the very things that I advise my patients not to do?..."
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I have OCD and public restrooms are very difficult.
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