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Ocd of cleanliness
Hello doctor im spending a lot of time on cleanliness i get too scared of diseases so i spend too much time for bathing and washing clothes how to deal with this
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This might further lead to ocd or anxiety. To be at peace is the minimum human right. Leave the stigma and seek psychiatric support immediately
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consult online
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Good that you are seeking help. Many people hide this problem in the confusion of not able to reach out and stigma about excessive cleanliness.
I need more information regarding duration (time spent cleaning), severity (distress) of your symptoms
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Consult a psychiatrist
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Don't act immediately on your distress
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Hi.. you could be having OCD. However I will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately.
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