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Why do i always feel like i'm dirty, like i haven't showered. is this a mental thing?

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Yes: This is actually quite common in young folks. I'd recommend a short course of psychotherapy by somebody competent and evidence-based. Set as a goal, "i know I am clean, i want to feel like it.".

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

OCD: You may have recurrent unwanted thoughts of hygiene and contamination its common in ocd, please get a psychiatric and psychological eval.

Answered 9/15/2013

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