Tag: Contamination

  • Beyond the Surface: Exploring the Depths of Contamination in OCD

    Beyond the Surface: Exploring the Depths of Contamination in OCD

    What is OCD with a Fear of Contamination? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic mental health condition characterized by unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Among the various themes of OCD, the fear of contamination is one of the most prevalent. This subtype involves an excessive fear of becoming contaminated by germs,…