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I wash my hands so often but i'm afraid i'll get sick. help?
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See your doctor: There maybe a fine line between practicing safe hygiene and "universal precautions" by washing your hands, but if you do it too often and have an unnatural fear of bacterial infections, you may be developing an Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), that can be evaluated by your Doctor. Best wishes.
Answered 1/18/2016
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