Perhaps a long shot but thought I'd ask. A psychiatrist friend of mine told me he thought I had borderline OCD many years ago but never had it formally diagnosed. I don't do the ritual thing but only because I don't allow myself to but find dirt, stuff on hands etc etc extremely psychologically stressful. Won't go into details but with DS2 now starting to wean all my anxieties are flaring up again and I'm struggling to keep them in check (managed to with DS1 and he, thankfully, does not seem to be in the least bit concerned about being covered in dirt!). I'm just hoping some kind soul may have some useful coping strategies to share
here's hoping...