I've been dealing with OCD for a while now and it's getting worse. I can't stop doing these rituals. Every day, I have to check the front door lock exactly 7 times before I leave the house. If I don't, I get this awful feeling that something bad will happen to my family. It doesn't stop there. I have to wash my hands for exactly 2 minutes every time I touch something that might be dirty. My hands are so dry and cracked now, but I can't stop. I know it's not logical, but my brain won't let me skip it. The worst part is, these rituals are taking over my life. I'm late for work because of the door-checking thing. My friends don't invite me out anymore because I take forever to get ready. I'm scared to touch anything in public places, which makes going out a nightmare
Has anyone else gone through this? How did you manage to stop your rituals? I'm desperate for any advice or tips. I just want to live a normal life without all these compulsions controlling me
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