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I am suffering from OCD. I can wash my body and hands all the time. Kindly advice.

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Hello doctor,

I am suffering from OCD. When my sisters and I were going shopping on a street, she touched a septic tank. After that, I noticed that she touched shopping bags, dresses, and after reaching home, she touched curtains, chairs, etc. I am noticing all this, and then I started washing all the things she had touched six months back to today.

Please help me recover from this situation. And please say I am doing wrong or right. I can wash my hands and body all the time because I am irritated by this situation, but I cannot stop.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

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Hello,

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I think at this point, you need psychological support. So, I would suggest discussing with a psychologist and running psychotherapy to help you out with this washing things and hands problem. Please take note that our body has its own mechanisms to clear all that is bad from inside, including germs or anything.

Furthermore, each time we face any germ, our body starts to produce antibodies to keep this defense in the future. If our body is not functioning well, then we can fall ill. Washing hands and things around is a type of protection. But not too exaggerated.

If you cannot help yourself till now, then you need psychological support from a specialist.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 5, 2018
Reviewed At November 25, 2025

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Dr. Albana Greca is a dedicated family physician committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare for patients of all ages. She focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to support long-term health and well-being. Dr. Greca has experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including lifestyle-related health concerns and routine family healthcare needs. Known for her caring and approachable nature, she believes in building strong patient relationships through clear communication and trust. Her goal is to help individuals and families achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care.  

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Dr. Albana Greca is a dedicated family physician committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare for patients of all ages. She focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to support long-term health and well-being. Dr. Greca has experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including lifestyle-related health concerns and routine family healthcare needs. Known for her caring and approachable nature, she believes in building strong patient relationships through clear communication and trust. Her goal is to help individuals and families achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care.  

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