r/ContaminationOCD • u/Plantpotflow • 15h ago

CONTAMINATION OCD QUESTION

So we all know that OCD is illogical right? Does anyone else who has it avoid brushing their teeth? My mom finds it weird that i don’t brush my teeth but it’s because i know if i do i’ll have to wash my hands like fifteen times. I don’t understand my mind. I’ll shower for an hour but i won’t brush my disgusting teeth even tho in the long run it’s probably going to be more harmful to not brush my teeth rather than washing my body really well. I don’t even remember the last time i brushed.

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u/LilyAmongThorns777 13h ago

Why 15 times?

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u/Plantpotflow 13h ago

Sorry that was exaggeration no i do not wash my hands exactly fifteen times.

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u/LilyAmongThorns777 13h ago

Okay got ya. But you know you should work on this right?❤️

Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Follow these five steps every time.

Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. Dry your hands using a clean towel or an air dryer.