Is it normal that i don't want to touch anything?

It sound's a bit weird, i'm ok with my own things but for example if someone else hands me their phone all I think is I don't want to touch that it's dirty, especially if they smoke or anything. I do the same thing with most objects. I wash my hands a lot, like 30 times a day and use hand cream obsessively ! If I wash my hands and don't use hand cream even once my hands feel really dry like their going to crack.

I also have other things like I have to brush my teeth twice before bed (used to be three times but now I use mouth wash instead to replace the third time) or I wont sleep it will just stay on my mind. I also have to do little things until they hit an even number that feels right, like sometimes I put pressure on my finger tips using other fingers but instead on one I have to do each 10 times. And other things too but this is already getting lengthy! Sorry!!

I'm not trying to suggest OCD or anything by the way, I have seen people on here get upset over that. I did have an eating disorder for years and I got better about a year and a half ago and my little habbit's have been getting worse lately and I'm wondering if the compulsion I used to feel are now moving onto my other habbit's.

Has anyone else had anything like this?

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  • GuessWho

    Even if you don't want to suggest it, those are symptoms of OCD.
    See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive%E2%80%93compulsive_disorder
    In order to be officially diagnosed with OCD, your symptoms would have to be "clinically significant". (I suppose that means "pretty serious")

    At this stage, it may not be something to worry about, but if it prevents you from adequately performing standard or necessary tasks for a normal life, you should get it checked out.

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  • Shackleford96

    Are the habits starting to hinder your ability to function correctly in everyday life? If so, you might need to go get a professional evaluation because it could possibly get much worse if these compulsions are starting to control you.

    That is the dividing factor.

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  • boehawk

    That's what OCD means, you feel compelled to do things that don't make since and become uneasy if you can't do them. It's normal and just quirky if they don't negatively effect your life and there aren't many of them . But if they start to negatively effect you and those around you , get worse and the number of them keep increasing , you really need to get a professional to take a look at it.

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  • alex006

    i have the same problem but i have to wash my hands at least 5-8 times an hour

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  • callb4ucome

    Of course this is not normal... Do you see other people washing their hands 30 times a day.... You know it's not normal why did u post this... I only read the first paragraph cuz it was too long and I just felt like replying u

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  • MoeLester

    Oh and obsessive/compulsive

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    • LooksLikeLove

      I like your username!

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  • MoeLester

    You're most likely a germaphobe

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  • Captain_Kegstand

    I agree with Shackleford96, when these habits start to impair your daily function, it is time to see a doctor.

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