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I wash my hand thoroughly but i notice i began to doubt if i wash it completely.sometime i wash too fast that i cant catch it and i get confuse . is this ocd ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hand washing.: Good handwashing usually requires at least 15 to 20 seconds. A good way to time this is to sing or hum the ABC song as you wash your hands. This is the period of time usually needed to wash well. In the time of COVID 19, good handwashing technique is really important.

Answered 1/6/2021

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