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OCD Contamination
Fear of contamination - There are different types of titled symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder and one of those being the contamination. This is one of the quite common of all the symptoms shown by a patient or sufferer. This type of fear can have a devastating effect mentally and physically on the individual where scrupulous cleaning takes place with repetitive cleaning acts to claim peace of mind.
An OCD obsession is normally where repetitive actions is carried out or suffer from intrusive thoughts that the sufferer finds hard to control. Patients believe they have been contaminated by germs or toxins, these toxins can be general household products or even less commonly accessible toxins such as asbestos. A patient feels for their own safety and for that of others so therefore the reason behind the compulsive washing and cleansing rituals. The fear of contamination can be strong in a person with obsessive compulsive disorder who believes they are actually contaminating all that they touch and feel.
Fear of contamination can fuel and urge an obsessive compulsive disorder sufferer’s compulsions to a stage where their body is never to far away from water. A survey showed - some fears experienced by mothers with young babies were how they felt they were going to endanger their infants well being with obtrusive thoughts. (Horrible) This type of fear can be quite alarming so speak with your doctor. - Even though in your heart and soul you know you are not capable of carrying out your sadistic thinking’s.
Torment of the mind can only lead to more suffering so please seek medical advice. Many treatments are proving to be a success among those living in fear of contamination.
No matter the condition or ailment you must never use another persons medication - or go off their advice as this can be very dangerous indeed. The only person you should listen too or take advice from is either your doctor or another expert in the field of medical matters. This is the most vital of safety precautions a person suffering from an illness can take to ensure that they are recieving the right treatment to treat a particular cause. |
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