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2 week OCD,ASD and severe anxiety

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LozH · 20/06/2025 13:14

Hi all. New here!
This will be my 2nd baby after a very traumatic first with bad mental health.
I have ASD and OCD so it's not going to be easy I know!!
But need to know what is normal in regards to being safe from toxo/listeria.
I'm worrying about taking my daughters shoes off from school as bottom of shoes have been outside and around god knows what (although never no signs of poo just general dry dirt/dust)
Am I being over the top by avoiding taking her shoes off? Or washing my hands after without touching anything else? Incase there is toxo/soil on them.
With having OCD and reading about avoiding soil I really don't know how much I need to avoid it.
I don't own a cat.
I don't eat red meat or if so its almost burnt
I don't eat salad really either!!
HELP please

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wordywitch · 20/06/2025 13:18

Touching your daughter’s shoes is incredibly unlikely to transmit toxoplasmosis. How old is she, can’t she take them off herself? If you touch them and it’s worrying you just wash your hands after.

Are you seeking treatment for your OCD?

FionnulaTheCooler · 20/06/2025 13:22

Think about how many times you've taken your own shoes off in your lifetime, have you ever caught something from it? Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds should eliminate any risk but I hope you can get some support for your OCD in order to feel less stressed about it for the rest of your pregnancy.

LozH · 20/06/2025 13:36

Thank you for being so kind.
My girl is almost 3 so she can take them off but I am trying my hardest to fight the thoughts and help her if she asks rather then giving in to my thoughts and fears and avoiding it.
I do try and think I haven't caught anything before but it's hard sometimes to think rationally about that when you are souly responsible for this little bean until they are born

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