Synopsis

The relentless cycle of cleaning, the compulsive hand-washing – sometimes until the skin breaks – and the nagging need to verify locks and switches may seem beyond comprehension. Yet, 2.2 million adults in America live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a profoundly debilitating illness. Understanding the warning signs and available treatments can be a crucial step toward managing anxiety. Lisa, for instance, is consumed by a fear of germs, scrubbing her kitchen floor four or five times d