Clean never feels clean enough—and it’s exhausting. 

In this episode, we talk through neurodivergent contamination anxiety: why the “one more wipe” loop happens, how shame keeps it sticky, and practical ways to define clean enough without spiraling.

In this episode:

• The contamination loop (trigger → scrub → relief → doubt)

• Why sensory overload can amplify “unclean” feelings

• “Clean enough” rules that reduce re-checking

• Simple nervous-system resets to lower the alarm

Note: This is education and encouragement, not medical advice. If this is deeply impacting your life, consider reaching out to a qualified professional for support.

00:00 When clean never feels clean enough
00:31 The unseen battle behind “clean”
01:30 The scrub–relief–doubt loop
02:39 Why it feels so intense
03:24 Clean-enough rules that work
04:29 Sensory regulation to lower the alarm
05:51 The real clean is internal
06:20 Closing

neurodivergent, contamination anxiety, contamination OCD, OCD coping tools, sensory overload, executive function, anxiety tools, mental health tools, clean enough, perfectionism, nervous system regulation, ERP principles, mindfulness without toxic positivity

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