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How to over come OCD
I have fear of blood whenever I go to hospital/outside, If I knowingly/unknowingly touch blood then I may contaminated. So I wash my hands 20-30 times a day with soap. If I see red color on the wall/cloth/anything then I start thinking its blood. Now days I am feeling inside home as well. I dont want to mingle with anyone. How active is blood outside the body?how to overcome from OCD. I really want live normal life. Day by day this OCD killing me inside.
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This is OCD and needs both CBT and SSRI For a proper time duration and regular follow up. You can also visit my practo profile for further explanation
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I can deeply understand how exhausting and isolating this fear must feel for you. When OCD takes hold, it makes everyday situations seem dangerous, even when the actual risk is very low. Blood outside the body loses its infectious potential quickly, especially when exposed to air, sunlight, or surfaces. Viruses like HIV, Hepatitis B, and C cannot survive for long once blood is dry, and intact skin serves as a strong barrier against infection. However, OCD thrives on uncertainty, making you feel as if any exposure could be harmful—even when the science proves otherwise. This cycle of fear and compulsions (excessive handwashing, avoidance) only strengthens the OCD over time, making it feel harder to escape.
The way forward is through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which will help retrain your brain to stop seeing blood (or even the color red) as a threat. You will gradually learn to reduce compulsions like excessive handwashing and sit with discomfort until the anxiety naturally fades. It won’t be easy at first, but freedom from OCD is possible with the right guidance and support. You don’t have to fight this battle alone. Connect with me at nine eight nine one five two seven six three six, and we can work together to help you regain control and live the peaceful, normal life you truly deserve.
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Consult one to one . Its a disorder
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Hello ma'am
Does this thing happen only when you see blood or in other situations also
Because it can be or cannot be OCD
Still further history is required for the same
And do you have any other associated symptoms of OCD if any
There are treatment options available as well as possible for any situation or illness you are suffering from, so as to have a happy life ahead in future
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kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Hi.. you may need to take medicines for the same. CBT can also help.
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consult online for further evaluation and management
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OCD happens due to altered neurotransmitter regulating mechanism in the mind pathways, commonly involving serotonin. If mild it can be treated by Behavioral Therapy. If moderate or severe it is ideally treated with a medication which normalizes this disturbance. Consult an astute psychiatrist for remedy. Good luck
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OCD is a neuropsychiatric illness. With combined medicine and psychotherapy, best results can be obtained.
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You may book an online consultation with me on Practo for more details and further treatment
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