A questioner writes about suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for two years, specifically Contamination OCD. This has led to phobias of insects, lizards, and maggots, and fears of infection, getting sick, and social ostracism. These fears result in compulsive behaviors like repeated hand-washing and disinfecting. Despite doctors confirming the issue is purely mental, psychiatric treatment has not been effective. Acharya Prashant suggests a method of self-inquiry to diagnose the root of the problem. He advises asking oneself, "If I don't think about the problem, does it still exist?" and "When I do think about it, does the problem increase?" If the answer to the latter is yes, it indicates that the problem lies not in the external situation but in the act of thinking about it. He clarifies that this doesn't apply to all physical ailments, like a fracture, which are materially real. However, many problems are magnified by constant thought, and the thought itself becomes the primary issue. The speaker explains that the solution is to give the mind something better to focus on. He notes that the questioner has detailed their illness but not their life's work, suggesting their mind is consumed by the illness. When one is idle or empty of work, the mind becomes filled with the lower self and its trivial thoughts. He states that being empty of higher work means being filled with the lower ego, which is a problematic state. Acharya Prashant delves into the role of the unconscious mind, suggesting that the illness might be a subconscious excuse to avoid work and responsibility. Being perceived as weak or sick often garners sympathy and care from society. He uses an analogy: if you are afraid of a lizard on the door, it might be a convenient excuse if you don't want to meet the person on the other side. The ultimate solution, he proposes, is to find a purpose or work so engaging and important that one forgets to be afraid. When engrossed in something lovely, there is no time for fear.