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What can i do about ocd where everything in my environment has to be completely sterile or else my ocd will take over and put me in a state of extreme suffering? i tried ssri didnt work. going to counseling

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

OCD: One form of OCD is contamination phobia. There is a treatment for OCD called "Response Prevention." Please see a clinical psychologist who specializes in this. Peace and good health.

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Answered 10/25/2019

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