Toffeecushion- only just seen this thread.
I have diagnosed OCD. Had it from about the age of 5 but only diagnosed 11 years ago.
I take fluoxetine for it and have had therapy to learn to manage it.
Certain stresses & life events will trigger it.
I've recently got over an episode since the death of my brother.
I have found that the menopause can trigger it also.
Dyan X