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Scenario

How to handle contamination fears that feel real

Every time I touch a doorknob I see myself getting sick and dying and I know it is irrational but I wash my hands until they bleed anyway.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The imagination has become confused with perception, treating mental movies as immediate threats.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with OCD and intrusive thoughts?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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