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ShengfuWang: 10 months ago

What kind of Sick?
My Sister always wash her hands 20 times a day and every time 15 mins.
Is that sickness?

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HCMags: 10 months ago via iPhone

That's called OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. There are meds and therapy that can help her with that.

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ShengfuWang: 10 months ago

Hi I want to ask if there is a cure in this sickness now?

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HCMags: 10 months ago via iPhone

Not really? Meds and therapy help keep it in check. I have it, unfortunately. :(

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ShengfuWang: 10 months ago

How long is the treatment?

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HCMags: 10 months ago via iPhone

Sometimes it's a lifetime. I've had OCD my entire life.

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Nkathers: 10 months ago

In my opinion, you sister might have the OCD. This is a condition where repetitive behavior is used to reduce fear, apprehension or anxiety. You can also consult a doctor to make the proper and right diagnosis. You can also be advised on the best course of action to take. See details at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive%E2%80%93compulsive_disorder.

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Wolf_Larson: 10 months ago

Who cares, let her wash her hands. Whats the big deal?

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evilbibrat: 10 months ago via Android

She may have OCD. But atleast she's staying clean & germ free

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heynineteen: 10 months ago

OCD doesn't get better on its own and it's much easier to address now rather than later after it gets worse. There's no reason to wait anyway because the treatment isn't complicated or overly expensive. No one should feel compelled to do repetitive tasks like handwashing (or cleaning or counting etc,,,) all day every day. That isn't living.

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ShengfuWang: 10 months ago

Hi
Is there a cure now?
Does it get worse and worse?
I am a little bit worry

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auxarcs: 10 months ago via iPhone

Germophibia?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

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Wassock: 10 months ago | Last edited at 8:50AM on 7/1/2012

Heynineteen is right, Sheng. Something has worried your sister about infection, and she has got stuck in a routine. Being clean is good, but not so often - a competent doctor will be able to advise, and the treatment is relatively easy.

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ShengfuWang: 10 months ago

Hi
But washing her hands everyday doesn't help either.
Washing hands often is kind of wasting water.
Is there anything I should do?

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