[summerflower22]

Hello, I'm new to this, so here goes..I have OCD and I'm struggling with being a Germaphobe. I'm at my wits end with this, I'm constantly washing my hands to the point that they're raw, I'm also washing my clothing a lot due to fear of germs on them (water bill is getting pretty high). I hate coming in close contact with anybody, even my boyfriend for fear that they're germed or "diseased" if they don't wash their hands. I have many other problems because of OCD (I also have BDD, Depression, and a few other problems, as I was raped as a child) I also have a bad urge to snoop thru things too. There's more to my story, but right now I'd like to see if there is anyway I can help myself with these compultions and obssesions with germs. I'm getting to the point of a nervous break down, as it is stressing. I'm in constant reach of hand sanatizer. I also want to know if anyone has any affective self help techniques to lure away the thought that I'm sick or diseased because I touch a door nob, or something that I think is dirty.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

i don't have any life experience that i can share with you concerning your illness (i'm bipolarII) but i can listen to you and share.

i can't imagine how stressful it must be for you to constantly be worrying about the OCD and germs and such. are you able to talk to your boyfriend about this? any family members that you can share with?

do you see a therapist?

i'm in a very low depressive cycle now in my bipolar and i worry constantly about not doing things......such as cleaning and cooking and taking better care of myself. so, i do share the worrying part with you. my thoughts race all around due to what i'm not doing......

PM me if you like. i'll listen. xoxoxo pat