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Ocd contamination fears

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Nikki360 · 20/04/2024 23:02

I have ocd which can be severe. I have health anxiety as well. I take medication and have had cbt etc to try to help with it. This week however I’ve had a horrible week. We have old railway sleepers in the garden. We didn’t put them in. I read few years ago that they gave creosote in them which was banned in 2003 as it’s harmful. I was trying to be rational about that until I saw this week that they can contain asbestos from the trains brake dust. I’m absolutely petrified and have been in a terrible state not sleeping. Could anyone help with any advice or experience ? Thankyou

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WhatAreYouOnAbout · 20/04/2024 23:18

Why would you start out labeling yourself as ocd, there is a real risk and you’re curious.

RampantIvy · 20/04/2024 23:16

There are companies that can come do an asbestos survey. We had to do that when we were selling my late MIL's house. Just google asbestos survey and see if there is someone local.

I had no idea that creosote was banned. I used to love the smell of it.