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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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Nikki360 · 22/04/2024 08:16

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 21/04/2024 13:45

I think this is anxiety rather than a rational fear tbh.

You haven't put anyone in danger, they've been in the ground for years and everyone is fine.

If you don't like them, then get them removed but you're catastrophising and feeding your anxiety which isn't helpful.

Yes you are right and I’ve booked an appointment with my gp to get referred for more cbt therapy as things have got out of hand again. Thankyou x

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Nikki360 · 28/04/2024 18:18

I just wanted to say Thank-you to everyone that was really kind to me, I appreciated it and it helped reassure me. I did go ahead and get the sleepers tested. They were negative for asbestos xx

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