Adult OCD Screening Test

Questions:

Obsessions (Intrusive, Unwanted Thoughts):

• I experience frequent, intrusive thoughts that feel distressing or disturbing, and I cannot easily push them away.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I am often preoccupied with fears of making a mistake or causing harm to others, even when there is no reason to believe it’s likely.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I feel that something terrible will happen if I don’t perform certain rituals or actions.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I experience thoughts or images that I find embarrassing or shameful, and I worry about these thoughts all the time.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

Compulsions (Repetitive Behaviors or Mental Acts):

• I feel compelled to perform certain rituals or actions, such as checking things repeatedly, counting, or washing my hands many times, to reduce anxiety or prevent something bad from happening.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I often feel the need to arrange or organize items in a specific way, even if it doesn't serve any practical purpose.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I spend a lot of time performing rituals (e.g., washing, checking, arranging) to relieve anxiety, even if it doesn’t seem to help.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

Impact on Daily Life:

• The need to perform rituals or mental acts interferes with my daily activities (e.g., work, school, social life) or takes up a significant amount of time.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I avoid certain places or situations because I fear that they will trigger my obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
• I feel distressed or anxious if I am unable to complete my rituals or actions, even if I know that they may not be necessary.
  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never