Fear of germs, bodily fluids, and dirt: Doctor explains contamination (cleanliness) OCD

Contamination OCD (also called Cleanliness OCD) isn't being a "neat freak" or being particular about how your room is organized. Like other forms of OCD, OCD that involves fears of germs, bodily fluids, dirt, and other contaminants can be severe and can ruin someone's life. In this video, we will talk about the obsessions and compulsions that are common in contamination OCD. We will also talk about how we use therapy to treat this form of OCD. Blog post on the subtypes of OCD: https://www.drmelissashepard.com/post... Blog post on how we use therapy to treat OCD: https://www.drmelissashepard.com/post... If you like my content and want access to more exclusive stuff like videos, blog posts, journal prompts, Q&A, merch, and more, consider supporting me on Patreon so I can keep making free content like this!   / drshepard   If you need help managing anxiety, check out my Anxiety Bootcamp course here: https://www.drmelissashepard.com/cour... Subscribe to my socials: TikTok: @doctorshepard_md Instagram: @doctorshepard_md or visit my blog at https://www.drmelissashepard.com/blog to learn more about mental health issues, personal development, and self-growth. As always, my content is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not take the place of therapy. If you have questions or need help, please reach out to your doctor or therapist.