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🧠 Mental Health
Do I have OCD?
Real OCD is nothing like being "a little neat."
Rate how much each applies to you: 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely).
1I have unwanted thoughts that I can't get out of my head.
2I check things multiple times (locks, stove, lights).
3I feel the need to arrange things in a specific order.
4I wash my hands more than necessary.
5I have disturbing thoughts about harm, contamination, or taboo topics.
6I repeat actions until they feel "just right."
7My rituals or repetitive behaviors take up significant time daily.
8I avoid situations that trigger my obsessive thoughts.
9I feel intense anxiety if I can't perform my rituals.
10These thoughts/behaviors interfere with my work or relationships.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If you scored 16+, consider consulting a mental health professional specializing in OCD.
OCD is not about being tidy
Adapted from Y-BOCS criteria. Real OCD involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that cause significant distress.
Score interpretation
- 0-7: Subclinical — no significant OCD traits
- 8-15: Mild — some OCD-like patterns
- 16-23: Moderate — OCD likely affecting daily life
- 24-40: Severe — seek professional assessment
OCD facts
- Affects 2-3% of the population (1 in 40 people)
- Average time from onset to treatment: 14-17 years
- OCD is about intrusive thoughts, not personality quirks
- ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold standard treatment
Sources: Y-BOCS (Goodman et al. 1989), IOCDF, NIMH, APA DSM-5.