What Contamination OCD Actually Looks Like

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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.

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.
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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.⠀