Rinsing Compulsion - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

mef28 · 08-09-2004, 09:46 PM

I have found that I have a new compulsion, rinsing multiple times. I have to rinse dishes over and over to make sure the soap is gone, and the same goes for my own hands or when I am in the shower. I even have to rinse my teeth over and over.... after I brush to make sure I don't swallow any toothpaste. I was just wondering if anyone else does this.

hry33 · 08-12-2004, 02:16 PM

Ive heard of it, I only had the unwanted thoughts, another part of OCD

KaTeR · 08-14-2004, 02:57 PM

I do the same thing. I'll be in the shower for 30 minutes making sure ALL of the conditioner is out of my hair.

littleone314 · 08-18-2004, 04:41 AM

Wow...I don't post much here but I have posted once or twice!

I do this everytime I wash my hands or hair. I notice that it's worse when I was my toddler's hair. I swear I rinse his hair for about 5 mins. I just can't stop rinsing untill i "feel" like it's completly soap free. It's horrible and I know he hates it.