Well+Good

Over-Washing My Hands Has Been a Lifelong Symptom of My OCD—Here’s How I Learned Combat the Harsh Effects on My Skin

After years of OCD-induced scrubbing left my fingers raw, I consulted dermatologists to find how to treat dry hands from overwashing. Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase ...
Psychology Today

Harm Obsession OCD: Beyond Hand Washing and Orderliness

In recent years, public awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has increased dramatically. As a result, when we think of OCD, we tend to think of germaphobes who can’t touch doorknobs or ...
The Washington Post

Husband’s lax handwashing triggers my OCD. Hax readers give advice.

Letter writer’s husband washes his hands so rarely he leaves greasy fingerprints on water glasses. We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best ...
The Conversation

OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here’s what I’ve learned

Eva Surawy Stepney receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) via the White Rose College of the Arts and Humanities (WRoCAH). Readers are advised that this article contains ...