Screen for symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder including intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, and their impact on daily functioning.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. OCD affects about 2-3% of the population and often goes undiagnosed. This screening evaluates common OCD patterns including contamination fears, checking behaviors, symmetry needs, and intrusive thoughts.
This test is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterised by persistent, intrusive unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce the distress caused by obsessions. It affects around 2-3% of the population.
OCD is frequently misrepresented — it's not about being neat or liking things in order. OCD obsessions are often deeply distressing and ego-dystonic (the person recognises them as irrational but can't dismiss them). Common OCD themes include contamination, harm (fear of accidentally hurting someone), symmetry, and intrusive sexual or religious thoughts.
Compulsions temporarily reduce anxiety but maintain and strengthen OCD long-term. Effective treatment — primarily Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy — involves gradually facing fears without performing compulsions, breaking the cycle.