How do I figure out if the client is suffering from ocd or mysophobia. The symptoms are almost same and diagnosis is a bit confusing. Thanks in advance.

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Mysophobia, similarly, is an irrational fear of dirt and contamination. The constant reminders that people are presently getting with respect to hand-washing has a very specific purpose. The key difference is that people with Mysophobia clean in an effort to reduce germs, while people with OCD clean (aka engage in the ritual behavior) to reduce their anxiety. With OCD, recurring and persistent obsessions result in significant anxiety and distress. These feelings result in compulsive and repetitive behaviors that provide some relief. Cleaning is a common compulsion among people who have OCD. It?s possible to have germaphobia without OCD, and vice versa. Some people have both germaphobia and OCD.bI hope you are clear now. Take care

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Mysophobia, similarly, is an irrational fear of dirt and contamination. The constant reminders that people are presently getting with respect to hand-washing has a very specific purpose. The key difference is that people with Mysophobia clean in an effort to reduce germs, while people with OCD clean (aka engage in the ritual behavior) to reduce their anxiety. With OCD, recurring and persistent obsessions result in significant anxiety and distress. These feelings result in compulsive and repetitive behaviors that provide some relief. Cleaning is a common compulsion among people who have OCD. It?s possible to have germaphobia without OCD, and vice versa. Some people have both germaphobia and OCD.bI hope you are clear now. Take care