Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dee used to throw clothes in the wash after an intrusive thought because they suddenly felt "dirty." A restaurant could become off-limits because of a bad feeling. A stranger brushing against her on the train could leave behind a sensation she describes as "phantom tingles" for hours. Nothing had actually happened, but OCD made those feelings seem impossible to ignore.
In this video, Dee explains emotional contamination OCD — a symptom that can make people, places, objects, thoughts, and even words feel contaminated. She shares what those sensations actually feel like, why they can be so difficult to explain to others, and how discovering there was a name for what she was experiencing helped her finally make sense of it all.
Dierdre has managed her OCD with ERP therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
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Dee used to throw clothes in the wash after an intrusive thought because they suddenly felt "dirty." A restaurant could become off-limits because of a bad feeling. A stranger brushing against her on the train could leave behind a sensation she describes as "phantom tingles" for hours. Nothing had actually happened, but OCD made those feelings seem impossible to ignore.
In this video, Dee explains emotional contamination OCD — a symptom that can make people, places, objects, thoughts, and even words feel contaminated. She shares what those sensations actually feel like, why they can be so difficult to explain to others, and how discovering there was a name for what she was experiencing helped her finally make sense of it all.
Dierdre has managed her OCD with ERP therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
Follow us on social media:
instagram.com/treatmyocd
twitter.com/treatmyocd
tiktok.com/@treatmyocd
