speaking about the illness with others, and feel¬ings of shame. Sexual problems and interpersonal aggression/tensions also emerged as a result of the disorder. A subgroup of patients was also severely troubled by medication side effects. Concerning physical well-being, two out of five patients reported chapped hands because of excessive hand-wash¬ing (notably, as not all patients were washers, the figures for washers are likely higher). The main rea¬sons not to talk to others about their disorder were fear of rejection (40%), shame (30%), and fear of being considered “mad” or “crazy” (37%) or dan¬gerous (13%). A total of 21% endorsed that they are satisfied with their life despite having OCD, and another 42% affirmed that this was partially true.