It can be a slippery slope.
Skin care has been a nice investment. I can’t fight the aging process, but my skin looks better. And it’s more gratifying to spend $25 on comically tiny bottles of Good Genes and Ceramic Slip Cleanser than the indulgences of my early 20s.For the past 15 years, my life has been dictated by routines ranging from quirky to self-destructive, all part and parcel of my.
For someone to be diagnosed with OCD, their obsessions and compulsions must interfere with their normal daily functioning, Yip says, such as their ability to handle responsibilities at school or work, or interactions with family, friends, or romantic partners. When your mind gets into that sort of obsessive tailspin compulsions can give you a sense of relief or temporary freedom from obsessive thoughts, Yip says.
More and more people have been getting interested in skin care over the past few years, likely due to “empowerment and education via social media,” Evan Rieder, M.D., assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman department of dermatology at NYU Langone Health and board-certified psychiatrist, tells SELF. But for individuals with OCD, moderation is key.
I’ve been living with my OCD long enough that I have a good sense of which rituals can become compulsions and when my stress level might exacerbate my symptoms. I’ve found that when it comes to skin care, it’s important for me to mix it up—skip the toner or moisturizer occasionally, for instance.
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