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I shook hands with 3 new people yesterday. no evidence that they are infected. i don't have any symptoms but just annoyed why i shook hands. i could have said no when they extended their hand. i m severely ocd. just fearful of unknown. help. thanks ?
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Retrain your Brain!: We all need to learn new behaviors. Wearing masks, social distancing, avoiding shaking hands. If you have severe OCD - you might drive your self crazy. Shaking hands has some risks currently but just being close enough to shake hands is also an issue.
Answered 6/11/2020
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OCD: OCD can be so difficult but it is treatable. I hope you are seeing a mental health professional, especially one who specializes in anxiety disorders. We sometimes forget and shake hands anyway so you are like many people, people who didn't get the virus. Peace and good health.
Answered 4/23/2023
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