I feel contamination in everything which is not mine, I mean whenever I touch anything or everything I wash my hands for at least three times. I can't shake hands with anyone. Not washing my hands makes anxiety in me what should I do?

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Ms. Hemal Sanjay KuntePsychologist5yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate User, You might be having a condition called OCD. Please contact a Counsellor and/or a Psychiatrist. Therapy and medicines both together will work better for you. The Counsellor will provide you with emotional support and therapy while the Psychiatrist will give you some medicines. Both these Professionals will work together to help you. All the best.

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