We see what contamination OCD looks like on TV, but is it accurate? For those who suffer with this type of OCD; they can suffer greatly. Unlike what they show on TV, It isn't a "funny" or corky thing. Let's go through what contamination OCD looks like and what the treatment is.
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Topics discussed:
👉What contamination looks like.
👉The "feeling" of contamination.
👉Bad luck as a contaminant.
👉Thoughts are a contaminant.
👉Setting guidelines for washing hands.
👉Compulsions with contamination OCD.
👉Reassurance seeking with contamination OCD.
👉How contamination OCD looks different on TV.
👉The "Just In Case" traps.
👉How we treat contamination OCD.
Do you struggle with contamination OCD? What does it look like for you? Comment below!
Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".
DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀
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Thanks for your great explanation! I struggle with contamination issues about dangerous chemicals, like draino, battery acid and so on. I seldom find information about this, and often feel lonely. Some therapists hesitate to work with this becasue they don´t know how to do the exposures.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! You definantly not alone in this. Finding exposures for this shouldn't be too difficult. I'm sorry you've struggled to find someone that can help. Hopefully you've checked, iocdf.org
Thanks for reply! Have you helped someone with these kind of fears?
Oh yes! Many many times.
Wow! Really? I wished I could get help from you...but I´m not in the US. How do you make exposures for, for example car battery acid?
I'll send you a message.