Am I overreacting?

So I do have OCD. I was pushing the pram along the pavement the other day and noticed a used pepette of something with the toxic symbol all over it. I couldn’t be sure whether or not the pram wheels went over it so I gave them a quick wipe with a dettol wipe and put the pram back in the boot of the car like normal. Thing is I’m now spiralling over it and think everythings contaminated . After some advice on what you would do and also why on earth is it ok for people to drop these where kids may be walking etc . Appreciate this may sound strange just after some advice

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Hey I am a CBT therapist. CBT is an evidence based theory model for OCD.Was it a therapist who said you were struggling with OCD symptoms? Have you ever received any treatment for your OCD? If yes, can you think what you could do in this situation with what you learnt from your therapy?
If not, you said you already cleaned the wheels with an antibacterial wipe. What makes you think everything is now contaminated. Is it you thinking this, or is it your OCD telling you that?
You asking the question here seems like reassurance seeking which is a very common coping mechanism people with OCD symptoms use.
Feel free to message if you have any questions 😊

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