Andrea Lynn Piazza

Which OCD themes sound like you?

OCD can attach to almost anything, and many forms are rarely talked about. Tick any statement that feels familiar. You'll see which themes match and what they usually involve.

This is an educational tool, not a diagnosis. Nothing you tick is saved or sent anywhere. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose OCD.

I get sudden thoughts or images of hurting someone, and they horrify me. I often ask my partner if they still love me or are upset with me. I worry I am secretly a bad person, selfish or a narcissist. I feel I have to say certain prayers or words to prevent something bad. I worry I am making up or exaggerating my mental health problems. I wash, clean or avoid touching things more than other people seem to. I reread or redo my work many times before it feels finished. I check my body for signs of illness or google symptoms often. I avoid certain objects or situations in case I lose control. I keep checking whether I really love my partner, or whether they are right for me. I replay things I said or did to check whether I was wrong or hurtful. Religious thoughts or rules leave me guilty or frightened, even if I no longer believe. I find it hard to trust my own judgment or intuition. I feel contaminated or "gross" in a way that is hard to get rid of. I check things like locks, emails or appliances again even when I know they are fine. Reassurance from a doctor only calms my health worries for a short time.

Which OCD themes sound like you?

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