germs

[anxious09]

Sick with worry.  Went with the public bus. My phone rung so I touched it.  Came home of course I washed my hands many times and 5 hours later we had dinner. we finished so when I picked up my phone forgot all about the fact I had touched it before with dirty hands and put my hand in my mouth.  Freaking out I keep thinking of everyone's dirty hands on that bus!!

[SocialRecluse]

Hello, along with my staring OCD I am germaphobic also, I try very hard not to use public transportation because of it but when I have to I wash my hands clothes and shoes with pine and bleach along with washing my hands repeatedly I won't eat or touch anything for hours until I talk myself into it.  Washing and  sanitizing makes me happy and calm.  But in your case with touching your mouth, I would freak out also, that  would be major for me.   Try wringing with mouthwash or baking soda and peroxide to sterilize your mouth.  I sometimes brush with that, but be Sure not to swallow at all.  Talking to a therapist would help.  I tell myself that my body will protect me and nothing lasts forever even germs.  Take care it will pass.

[JGF25]

Oh wow.  have you been formally diagnosed with OCD and if so, have you had any treatment whatsoever?