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OCD about hand washing

Kel

Hi

my eldest Daughter has problems with germs and at the moment has a thing about constantly washing her hands as she is worried and scared about germs. He hands are now very cracked, sore and dry but she still can't stop washing them. Has anyone got some advice on this please? I've tried explaining and so have her teachers, but nothing seems to help Frown

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  • Hello

    I am sorry to hear you and your daughter are dealing with this. I had a great fear of germs and contamination when i was younger. I think alot of this was to do with my literal understanding. So when i was told i must wash my hands after the toilet and before food i didnt understand for how long or how much. The way that my parents helped me was to gradually expose me to germs. It wasent just the germs i was afraid of but as is typical with OCD the imagined consequences. Once i had carried out excercises like touching a toilet seat then having a drink  with no disatrous consequence i began to accept my fears were unfounded and over time i was able to rid myself of this obssession

    i hope this helps

    Kay

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  • Hello

    I am sorry to hear you and your daughter are dealing with this. I had a great fear of germs and contamination when i was younger. I think alot of this was to do with my literal understanding. So when i was told i must wash my hands after the toilet and before food i didnt understand for how long or how much. The way that my parents helped me was to gradually expose me to germs. It wasent just the germs i was afraid of but as is typical with OCD the imagined consequences. Once i had carried out excercises like touching a toilet seat then having a drink  with no disatrous consequence i began to accept my fears were unfounded and over time i was able to rid myself of this obssession

    i hope this helps

    Kay

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