Can washing obsession be cured? Familiarity with the method

**What is washing obsession?** Washing obsession is one of the most common types of obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, which if not treated can severely affect a person's life... Washing obsession is not related to a specific time and can affect different people at different times... People who suffer from washing obsession have a strong desire to clean and wash their surroundings.. The feeling that they still have even after spending hours cleaning their surroundings... that everything is dirty and they try again Make it clean ... The obsession with washing can become severe... which deprives people of the possibility of a normal and healthy life and leads to an increase in stress and anxiety in them... Obsession with washing can be caused by a combination of social norms, health concerns, personal preferences and psychological factors... If you are familiar with the characteristics and causes of this disorder, it is easier to diagnose and treat it... As the name of this disorder is clear; The first and most important sign is washing a lot... We will get to know the other characteristics and symptoms of this disorder... Those who are affected by this disorder... People obsessively wash their hands even if they are clean.... 2.... **Fear of pollution:** People who are obsessed with washing, have a strong fear of germs, dirt and pollution, and in order to reduce anxiety, they reduce their anxiety... They tend to wash a lot.... 3.... **Behavior Ritual:** Washing ceremonies may include special and special patterns.. Their implementation leads to a feeling of calmness and control in the person... Daily:** Excessive washing can easily affect the quality of life, relationships and overall well-being of a person... ### **Types of washing obsessions** This type of obsession has different types and identifying its type can be useful for better treatment... - **Body-focused obsession:** In this type of obsession, a person constantly pays attention to the cleanliness of their body and appearance....people do extreme washing behaviors to reduce shame and disgust towards their body....- **Fear of causing harm:** Some people with OCD may have disturbing thoughts or fear of harming themselves or others through contamination.... **Symmetry and order:** In some cases, this type of obsession may be related to the need for symmetry or order... Obsessed people may wash in a certain way or a certain number of times to create control and balance in their lives...