Treating Contamination OCD | What is Contamination OCD

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In this episode, I discuss Contamination OCD. Contamination OCD is a common form of OCD and is recognized when a person develops a specific fear around germs or contamination. This will lead the person to perform various compulsions that primarily include washing and cleaning routines. I also discuss different forms of contamination OCD and how to properly identify it.
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Matthew Codde LCSW has worked in the field of mental health for over a decade and maintains a specific passion for helping others take their lives back from OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders. Matt maintains the firm belief that recovery from OCD & Anxiety is absolutely possible, despite what others may proclaim. By utilizing various programs and digital resources, his company, Restored Minds, has helped thousands of people learn the proper evidence-based techniques needed to find freedom from OCD & Anxiety and go on to live fulfilling lives.
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[@tube_of_paul]

Thanks. OCD is so common now. I have had this all my life. Changing focus from one thing to another. The last manifestation was a mistake I made nine years ago, by dating a biochemist, which was a very bad idea for me. She spoke about chemicals they used and this fear of contamination of her, then me, then anything I might have touched subsequently, and a fear of passing that from me to others. It causes me to throw out things, just in case, like books I think might be cross contaminated. Chemicals that cause the big c, doors, handles, people who look like they might have HIV, asbestos in buildings, objects that might have been cross contaminated. Fluoxetine & Ashwanganda help, but also great videos on KZbin make me feel less alone. I hide it well, I think, in order to lead the life I want, but it is a constant battle in my mind, a draining battle. I rest alot, in a clean room, my bedroom, where only I go, when showered, here I can gain some relief and sleep. But OCD haunts my thinking all the time, but I do try to ignore it and let the anxiety in, in order to appear more normal to other people.

[@mbern4530]

I can't date anyone who works in health care exactly because of the reason you mention. I would always be worried I would catch something from them.

[@Bryan-il1vu]

​@@mbern4530me too. I live in California I we contact and sharing information for contamination?

[@lindachen1188]

thank you

[@jessr741]

Love your content on this subject, both videos have helped me a lot. Thanks for posting 🤗🤗

[@jessr741]

Plus your voice is super calming !!

[@Abcd-dz2bn]

I wish i discovered this video earlier! Thanks💗

[@itskingdick8791]

Good content!!

[@jennywrenn469]

Thanks for this info! I have done worked thru some of my contamination OCD but really struggle with mouse poop (I have a horse, dogs & deal w/ all kinda gross stuff). Makes no sense, but that is the nature of the beast.

[@restoredminds]

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[@sadcapyyoutube]

You just explained to the te what has been going on with me

[@MrEightleggedfreak]

My problem is I don't have fear of germs or bacteria but i'm like death for example physical dirt like olive oil , stains , grease , and afraid if I not clean it instantly I will walk over it and spread it the whole house and even take it in my bedroom... I don't allow visitors in my house because I don't know for example where they have been sitting on before they came in to my house. Like I don't have control over it.. And than I panick etc. I really wanna get over it. I really have it only with my house. I'm not having it if i'm on vacation..... Can anyone help me

[@andreaabbott3662]

Hi, I’m about to watch the other vids so maybe you touched on it already. For me, I deal with contamination ocd that does not come with an underlying disease... just an overall need to avoid feeling disgusting, gross, guilt, anxiety... so then what “underlying” concept/etc would I be looking for?

[@andreaabbott3662]

@Nubulis I found a really helpful video a few days ago. This may explain your issue on a general basis... It resonated a lot with me- It's by Irene Lyon & it's about toxic shame & disgust. Here's link- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHzPh2SweZqUqdk

[@jessiesntg7027]

That is me exactly

[@andreaabbott3662]

@@jessiesntg7027 I'm guessing you might be an Enneagram 1... I'd look in to it if you haven't. It's about developing perfectionism to avoid being reproached & rejected... Maybe a parental figure was highly critical to you growing up

[@riograndelily8344]

I just feel so yucky with all you mentioned as well as just plain gross. Dr's offices, public bathrooms or any one who has gone to one of these has to shower if they want to be around me. Our turtle I have to take care of I literally scrub down and any thing I wore or walked past or touched. Every thing gets a scrub down. I love him and even make him organic good salads and bugs with vitamins. He just makes my skin crawl as all the places I mentioned. For me it's every thing and every one makes me cringe and shower. I feel so selfish and bad.