OCD test

If you experience unwanted thoughts or urges that feel intrusive or difficult to control, or if you find yourself repeating actions to relieve anxiety, you may be experiencing symptoms related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This self-assessment offers a private and supportive space to reflect on your experiences.

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What is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a recognised anxiety-related condition that involves two main components: obsessions and compulsions.

Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety. They often feel uncontrollable, and they can focus on a wide range of fears — such as contamination, harm, morality, order, or losing control.
Compulsions are repetitive behaviours or mental rituals performed in an attempt to reduce the distress caused by obsessions or to prevent a feared outcome. These can include things like excessive checking, counting, cleaning, repeating actions, or seeking reassurance.

OCD is not simply a preference for cleanliness or order — it is a distressing and time-consuming condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or personality.

While OCD symptoms can feel overwhelming, the condition is treatable. With evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), many people find meaningful relief and regain a sense of control over their thoughts and behaviours.

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Common traits of OCD

OCD can present in many different ways, but some of the most common signs and experiences include:

Recurrent, distressing intrusive thoughts or mental images
Strong urges to carry out certain behaviours or rituals
Fear of contamination, illness, or harming oneself or others
Excessive checking (e.g. doors, appliances, health symptoms)
Mental compulsions like counting, repeating words, or reviewing past events
Avoiding situations that might trigger obsessive thoughts
Needing things to feel “just right” to reduce discomfort
Temporary relief after a compulsion, followed by return of anxiety
Difficulty controlling time spent on rituals, even when recognising they’re excessive

Everyone’s experience of OCD is different — and it’s possible to have obsessive thoughts without visible compulsions (this is often called “Pure O”). If these patterns feel familiar, know that you're not alone and help is available.

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