Do I Have OCD?

1. I find that my obsessions or compulsions are causing significant distress or interfering with my daily functioning.

2. I often feel trapped in a cycle of thoughts and behaviors that I cannot control.

3. I feel that something terrible will happen if I don't complete my rituals or behaviors.

4. I often feel anxious or uneasy if I don’t perform my rituals or compulsions in a particular way or at a certain time.

5. I avoid touching things or objects because I am afraid of contamination.

6. I have thoughts that I feel are "bad" or "wrong," and I try to neutralize them by performing specific actions.

7. I feel distressed or anxious when things are not in their proper place or order.

8. I spend a significant amount of time each day on rituals or compulsions that interfere with my normal activities.

9. I find it difficult to stop myself from performing certain behaviors, even if I know they are excessive or unnecessary.

10. I feel the need to check things repeatedly, like ensuring I’ve locked the door or turned off the stove, even though I know it’s safe.

11. I have thoughts or impulses that I find disturbing, such as fears of harming myself or others.

12. I often experience significant distress if I am unable to complete my rituals or compulsions.

13. I avoid situations or places where I feel I might have to perform a compulsion or experience distressing thoughts.

14. I feel like I need to perform certain rituals or routines a specific number of times or in a specific order to feel "right."

15. I find myself repeatedly counting things, even when it doesn’t make sense to do so.

16. I worry about contamination or dirt to the point where it interferes with my daily life.

17. I feel compelled to arrange or organize things in a particular way to reduce anxiety.

18. I often spend a lot of time checking things, like whether doors are locked or appliances are turned off, even when I know I’ve already checked them.

19. I feel the need to perform specific actions or behaviors to relieve anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts.

20. I frequently have persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause me distress.