The following questionnaire will help you identify
the types of problems that most trouble you.
Read through the statements listed and note
the ones that are true for you. If you note two or more items
in any group, this is an indication that you should
specifically address those concerns in your self-help program. Don't be
surprised if you check more than one item in several groups. Many people
have more than one type of OCD symptoms.
A. What Symptoms Bother You? Note each
item that has troubled you in the last month.
Washing and Cleaning
1. I
avoid touching certain things because of possible contamination.
2. I have difficulty picking up
items that have dropped on the floor.
3. I clean my household
excessively.
4. I wash my hands excessively.
5. I often take extremely long
showers or baths.
6. I'm overly concerned with
germs and diseases.
Checking and Repeating
1. I frequently have to check
things over and over again.
2. I have difficulty finishing
things because I repeat actions.
3. I often repeat actions in
order to prevent something bad from happening.
4. I worry excessively about
making mistakes.
5. I worry excessively that
someone will get harmed because of me.
6. Certain thoughts that come
into my mind make me do things over and over again.
Ordering
1. I must have certain things
around me set in a specific order.
2. I spend much time making sure
that things are in the right place.
3. I notice immediately when my
things are out of place. 4. It is important that my bed is
straightened out impeccably.
5. I need to arrange certain
things in special patterns.
6. When my things are rearranged
by other, I get extremely upset.
Hoarding
1. I have difficulty throwing
things away.
2. I find myself bringing home
seemingly useless materials.
3. Over the years my home has
become cluttered with collections.
4. I do not like other people to
touch my possessions.
5. I find myself unable to get
rid of things.
6. Other people think my
collections are useless.
Thinking Rituals
1. Repeating certain words or
numbers in my head makes me feel good.
2. I often have to say certain
things to myself again and again in order to feel safe.
3. I find myself spending a lot
of time praying for non-religious purposes.
4. "Bad" thoughts force
me to think about "good" thoughts. 5. I try to remember events in
detail or make mental lists to prevent unpleasant consequences.
6. The only way I can stay calm
at times is by thinking the "right" things.
Worries and Pure Obsessions
While I do not engage in any behavioral or
thinking rituals:
1. I often get upset by
unpleasant thoughts that come into my mind against my will.
2. I usually have doubts about
the simple everyday things I do.
3. I have no control over my
thoughts.
4. Frequently the things that pop
into my mind are shameful, frightening, violent, or bizarre.
5. I'm afraid that my bad
thoughts will come true.
6. When I start to worry I cannot
easily stop.
7. Little, insignificant events
make me worry excessively.
B. In the past month, how much time have
you spent, on an average day, engaged in these symptoms. Note the hours
or minutes for each.
