NO! that is OCD
Yes, repeated washing dry your hair.
depends on the brand.
This can either be germaphobia, or a sign of OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder Also known as OCD, Is the mental problem that includes excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking or making sure everything is correct and nothing is out of place
Usually when it is excessive and/or distressing such as washing your hands 60 times a day...
Repeated cycles through the washing machine with just plain water will do it.
Yes, there are. They depend on the compulsions a person has - hand washing, counting, ordering, etc.
Natalie M. Jukes has written: 'To investigate the effect of repeated washing on the showerproof properties of a selection of fabrics'
Cotton is usually best material to stand up to most things, including repetative washing and stains. It is very durable as well as breathable and highly recommended in most cases.
Clean your skin with a mild, nondrying soup (such as Dove).Wash one or twice a day, including after exercising.However avoid scrubbing or repeated skin washing!
Well my mum is a neat freak too! One day I decided to confront my mum and actually tell her that I thought she may have OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) which is an anxiety disorder. Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking; extreme hoarding; preoccupation with sexual, violent or religious thoughts; aversion to particular numbers; and nervous rituals, such as opening and closing a door a certain number of times before entering or leaving a room. If you do not think your mum's case is this extreme then maybe you could help out by cleaning things or trying to help her, this may lessen the amount of 'neatness'/ cleanliness that she has to deal with.
Compulsive washing of oneself. Treatment focuses on behaviour therapy. In our experience compulsive disorders have to be treated on the basis of behaviour therapy and a disorder-specific approach