A psychiatrist explained what the constant desire to wash your hands could indicate
A constant urge to wash your hands may indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder.
This condition manifests itself in obsessive thoughts about dirt and infection even with clean hands.
A person may experience fear of catching a disease, which makes him wash his hands many times a day, writes Gazeta.Ru
According to psychiatrist Pavel Beschatnov, such behavior is an attempt to cope with disturbing thoughts.
He explained that if hand washing starts to cause problems, then it is necessary to consult a specialist.
Treatment may include psychotherapy and medication.
Beschatnov emphasized that rituals associated with the need to perform certain actions can also be associated with OCD.
According to the psychiatrist, this helps some people reduce their levels of anxiety and internal discomfort.
