Treating OCD early is serious business. A 40 year old woman literally died of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder after showering for up to 20 hours a day because of her fear of germs. Her elderly parents struggled for help but now face involuntary manslaughter charges. Another disorder, Pica, is an appetite for non-nutritive substances like chalk, soap or even feces. One Florida woman’s addiction to soap has a happy ending.
