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rubbing alchohol

Is using to much rubbing alcohol for a long period of time make your nose not notice the smell of alcohol. ?
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1699033 tn?1514113133
Well all I can tell you is that I work in a lab and with stinky chemicals.  When people come in the lab, they ask me what stinks (it smells like sulfur) but I really don't notice it any more.  So I would say that yes after a while you may not notice the smell.  

But again...you have a bigger picture problem that needs to be dealt with.  You have an irrational fear of germs and you have the compulsion to wash your hands all the time with alcohol.  You have to recognize that this isn't normal and seek out the help you need.  There is a life out there waiting for you that doesn't involve this ritual.  
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1699033 tn?1514113133
This is the only forum I am involved with so I can't tell you about others but I'm sure they are there if you do a search.  Glad to hear you are starting CBT.  Hopefully together with the zoloft you can get to 100% improved.  
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Thanks JGF25. Yea I am going to start CBT soon. I am on 100 mg Zolof which helped improve my OCD 60%.

Do you have any other advice that can help me with my OCD?

Do you know any fourms that OCD suffers like me can discuss topics?

Thanks again
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Well not yet. But is it possible since I used it for a long period of time that I dont notice its smell any more?

Thanks JGF25 for your answer I really appreciated
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1699033 tn?1514113133
Okay, so I think the problem really isn't noticing the smell but really the fact that you you have been using it for a long period of time IMO.  So can I ask if you have seen a professional for your phobia to germs?  
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Hi

I use it to cleanse my hands or. I have OCD concerning  getting contaminated by HIV  and some times other serous illnesses.
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1699033 tn?1514113133
Hi there.  So what situation are in you in that you are using rubbing alcohol a lot?  
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