Can washing obsession be cured? Familiarity with the method

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**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...

In general, mental disorders do not depend on gender... so that the rate of mental disorders is almost the same among men and women... although the prevalence of washing obsession is 70% higher among women than men... when one of the parents has a washing disorder, these obsessive habits are also transmitted to their spouse and children... the best way to treat washing obsession** The treatment of washing obsession can depend on its severity.. If this disorder has not progressed so much that it leads to a disturbance in normal life, it can be treated using home techniques.. But if the intensity of the obsession is so severe.. that it leads to a disturbance in the continuation of life, it can be treated using psychotherapy and drug techniques....

### **home remedies**

### **drug therapy** Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be controlled with a combination of drug therapy and psychotherapy... Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are usually drugs... which are prescribed for OCD.... These drugs can help reduce OCD symptoms by affecting serotonin levels in the brain, including washing disorder.... Drug therapy can only be done by professionals and it is impossible to do it yourself... ### **Neurofeedback Therapy obsession** Another new method is the treatment of obsession with neurofeedback... In this method, people are given the opportunity to control their mind by recording the electrical waves of the brain and its feedback using television or sound... and replace unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones... The treatment of obsession with washing with neurofeedback is suitable for all ages and requires experts to perform it... who are familiar with the biofeedback device and its function....

**Summary** Definitive diagnosis and treatment of washing obsession requires specialists in the field of mental health.... If this disorder progresses and is not controlled and treated, it can cause other behavioral and physical disorders for the person... At Bayat Psychology and Neurofeedback Center, mental health specialists can help you control the symptoms of this type of obsession and prevent its progression... If you know someone in your circle who suffers from this disorder; You can book an appointment for him at Bayat Clinic... **Frequently Asked Questions** **1\_ What is the obsession with washing?** The obsession with washing is one of the practical obsessions; In this type of obsession, a person cares a lot about cleaning himself and his surroundings... **2\_ What are the top 3 methods of treating six-person obsession?**