Madchoc Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hi everyone, haven’t posted in a while , really working hard on exposure therapy. I have contamination OCD, had it for thirty years plus, I do dread having a shower due to rituals. I always worry about the bottom of the shower curtain and if it touches me. It is because if I have walked past something, then my feet feel really contaminated. When I am washing myself , I think I have seen bits of black on my skin, I don’t know why it’s black, it’s always been that. I then end up repeatedly washing myself. I really know there’s nothing on me but, I convince myself that maybe I have. I know it sounds ludicrous, but that’s OCD. My fears are black bags, dog or cat poo, discarded food , the list goes on. I am really trying to be more confident, but it’s always “ what if “ Does anyone else see things that aren’t really there? I really am quite a sensible person, but——— Thanks for reading, & take care. X Link to comment
Busy Fool Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hi Madchoc. Yes, this sounds very similar to me. Even if I walk past something like poo or a bin, I feel I may have touched it. I'm at the start of my journey really so can't offer any advice. It's very time-consuming and stressful. Link to comment
Madchoc Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hi Busy Fool, thanks for your reply, OCD is horrible, hope you go on alright. X Link to comment
Lollipop Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Busy Fool said: Even if I walk past something like poo or a bin, I feel I may have touched it. This happens to me. It's bizarre isn't it! Link to comment
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