FYI... I have OCD and am trying to gage the normal amount of times I should be washing my hands. At present, I wash my hands 30 times after using the restroom.
2007-09-16 11:52:15 · 5 answers · asked by Frenchboi 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Just once, but very well and very sudsy. At least for a minute or two. I kinda have this problem a bit. But, mostly when I have to clean up something very yucky like dog poo, vomit, ya know, really gross stuff like that. Then, I have to wash my hands about 3 to 5 times for a long time each. I feel that I missed some germs and when I wiped my hand on the towel, I left some there and then feel like I need to re-wash and get a clean towel. I know it's stupid, but, that's what ocd is, right? I know I am clean, but the thought of eating something with my hands again makes me sick and I have to make sure everything is gone. Then it's usually at least the next day before I can eat a chip or sandwhich with my hands. I MAKE my kids wash their hands like this also. They laugh at me. And, it's just my hands I'm like this with. I can get dirty int he garden or something and just as long as I keep my hands clean, I'm alright. My Mom told me when I was little I was the same way. I could be filthy from playing from head to toe, but I insisted on my hands being clean. So, I really think it's something your born with. Not just something we dream up. That's my story.
2007-09-16 12:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by shari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like 10
2007-09-16 12:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by dreamingg87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One time.
2007-09-16 11:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "normal" amount is one time.
2007-09-16 11:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just twice for about 30secs-1min.
2007-09-16 11:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋