You have already checked, but the feeling of being sure fades before you reach the car.
Why does the doubt come back after you have already checked?
You locked the door, washed your hands, or went over the conversation, and the doubt is still there. Answer 62 questions about the past month to see which of six OCD-related patterns stand out, what they cost your day, and what to ask a clinician.
- Which of six OCD-related patterns stand out in your answers
- Real situations from your past month behind each reading
- Clear questions for an OCD-informed clinician
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The part others may not see
An unwanted thought leaves you replaying, counting, or arguing with it in your head.
Washing, redoing, or avoiding takes more of your day than you would like to admit.
You may recognize several of these, one, or none. Liking order or cleanliness is not a diagnosis, and an unwanted thought is not evidence of who you are.
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Six OCD-related patterns, considered separately
Intrusive thoughts and doubts
Unwanted thoughts, images, or doubts that arrive uninvited and feel hard to set aside.
Checking and doubt
Going back to locks, appliances, messages, or memories because the first check did not feel certain enough.
Contamination and washing
Feeling dirty or contaminated after ordinary contact, and washing, cleaning, or avoiding until it feels safe.
“Just right” feelings, order, and symmetry
Needing things to look, feel, or be done in an exact way, and redoing them until they feel complete.
Mental rituals and reassurance seeking
Replaying, counting, neutralizing, searching, or asking again to feel certain, often invisible to others.
Time, avoidance, and daily cost
Time, rest, plans, and closeness lost to thoughts and rituals, to hiding them, and to avoiding what might set them off.
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From recurring doubts to a clearer next step
Describe what happens
Answer 48 questions about how often these experiences happened in the past month and 14 about your context and needs.
See your preview
See which patterns stand out in your answers and which fit less.
Choose useful detail
Use the free help information or choose the optional paid report for a fuller explanation and questions for a clinician.
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Information you can use beyond the result page
A six-area profile that separates thoughts, rituals, and their cost
Answer evidence alongside your main theme, settings, and context
Plain language for explaining the pattern and questions for an OCD-informed clinician
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Who this self-check is for
- You are an adult answering about your own experience.
- You want to understand intrusive thoughts, checking, washing, or rituals, whether you are curious, unsure, or already seeking support.
- If you are worried about a child or teenager, speak with a professional who works with young people; this self-check is for your own adult experience.
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Original questions with transparent boundaries
48 questions cover the themes described in public guidance on OCD: intrusive thoughts, checking, contamination, symmetry and “just right” feelings, mental rituals and reassurance seeking, and the time and avoidance they cost. Fourteen context answers personalize the report without changing the scores. The questions are original, are not the Y-BOCS or the OCI-R, and do not diagnose OCD.
62 questions · 6 areas · About 8–12 minutes
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Questions before you begin
What is OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) and repeated actions or mental acts (compulsions) done to reduce the distress they cause. Common themes include checking, contamination, unwanted thoughts about harm or taboo topics, and a need for symmetry or for things to feel “just right.” These patterns become a disorder when they take up significant time, cause distress, or interfere with daily life.
Can this test tell me whether I have OCD?
No. It uses 48 original questions across six areas and 14 unscored context questions. It is not the Y-BOCS, the OCI-R, or any other clinical scale. It shows which patterns stand out in your answers and how much they cost you, which can help you decide whether to seek an assessment from a qualified clinician.
I like things clean and tidy. Does that mean I have OCD?
Not by itself. Many people prefer order or cleanliness and feel fine about it. The questions here focus on thoughts that feel unwanted, rituals that are hard to stop, and the time and distress involved. Ordinary preferences, sensible hygiene, and workplace safety rules are different.
Do rituals that happen only in my head count?
Yes. Mental rituals such as replaying, counting, repeating phrases, or reviewing memories are common in OCD and easy to miss because no one can see them. This self-check asks about them separately. You never need to write out the content of a thought to answer.
What kind of help is used for OCD?
Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, is the evidence-based psychological treatment for OCD, and medication is sometimes used as well. ERP should be planned with a therapist trained in treating OCD. This report does not deliver treatment; it can help you prepare questions to ask a professional.
Is the test free, and do I need the paid report to get help?
The questions and initial preview are free. You can choose a paid full report to read online and download as a PDF. You never need to buy a report to contact a clinician or read the free help information.