It used to but eventually I learned to work it into my life. I wash my hands 20 times a day, but I just do it in between doing other things. If I need to go down to the car to get something and don't want to touch door handle, I just use the side door to go outside, etc. If I have to do something like touch a door handle, I do it and eventually get over it, but if I can do without it, I will. I just work the things into my life instead of avoiding doing things all together. Thoughts, I get that a lot with worrying thoughts. Thoughts are definitely harder to deal with than behavioral things where you can modify. I agree.
Agreed. With proper control though and self-talk, staying educated, eating good, exercising, CBT among others I'll be able to overcome it. You shall too! Giggly Monday is up!