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She is having ocd and has an extreme obsession for dirt and dust. as a result, she has confined herself within the four walls of her house. ?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Expert psychotherapy: OCD is not easy to treat - but experienced help can work wonders. It may involve Rx or other Tx too - but she can be taught skills to handle things. Try until you find a really good one to work with. It's worth it.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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