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People with OCD Knew It All Along
And we ignored it
If you love cleanliness, then this is the best time to be alive right now. I don’t think that in the history of mankind, there has been a cleaner period than this one. Door handles to public buildings, subway handles, escalator handrails — you name it — cleaner than ever. Even our own door handles have never seen as much attention as they’re getting now.
If you love hygiene, then this is the place to be. Have you seen those officials in protective suits spraying the hell out of those buildings — just loving it.
Companies selling cleaning products are experiencing growth rates they could have never imagined. Whatever can clean something is in demand right now. And the stronger the better.
Especially if you have OCD — it’s a time to remember. Now you know, you weren’t wrong after all. All the doubters who thought you exaggerated with your obsession for cleanliness — well — they were wrong, and you were right. Better admit it.
This is why the OCD-mind needs a second opinion
These days, everybody will see what it’s like to have second thoughts on the state of the germs in your house or on your hands — especially your hands. When you’re not sure whether the 5-minute extensive hand-wash you just had —…
