Washing or cleaning

Article on washing and cleaning compulsions in OCD

Did you know? Cleaning compulsions were portrayed in the film The Aviator.

The movie follows the life of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and includes a powerful scene where he becomes trapped in a bathroom washing his hands repeatedly.

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1 — Once a day or less 2 — A few times per day 3 — Several times throughout the day 4 — Most of the day 5 — Almost all day, every day
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