OCD Test: Are Your Behaviors Beyond the Normal Range?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition in which people have frequent unwanted thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors. Treatment for OCD usually includes psychotherapy and medication. The earlier OCD is diagnosed and treated, the better the prognosis.

Symptoms of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

If you have OCD, you will typically have frequent obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

▸ An obsession is an unwanted, unpleasant thought, image, or impulse that comes to your mind over and over again, causing you to feel anxious, disgusted, or uneasy.

▸ A compulsion is a repetitive behavior or mental activity that you feel you need to do to temporarily relieve the unpleasant feelings caused by the obsessive thoughts.

For example, someone with an intense phobia may feel the need to check that all doors and windows are locked several times before leaving the house. Women sometimes develop OCD during pregnancy or after a baby is born. Compulsions may include behaviors such as worrying about hurting the baby or not sterilizing the bottle properly, and repeatedly checking to see if the baby is breathing.

This OCD questionnaire is designed for children, teenagers, young adults, and parents who suspect their child may have OCD.

Living with OCD can be time consuming and impact the quality of life for young people and their families. By taking our online OCD quiz, our team can help screen the symptoms you or your child is experiencing to see how closely they might be related to OCD. So if you’ve been asking yourself, “Do I have OCD?”, “How do I know if I have OCD?” or “Does my child have OCD?” our OCD quiz offers screening for children, teens, tweens and young adults that could make a big difference in your life or the life of someone you love.

Please answer these questions, considering how they have affected you over the past month or so.

Question 1: I have too many things stored and they get in my way.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 2: I check things more often than necessary.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 3: I feel uneasy if things are not neatly arranged.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 4: I feel compelled to count when I do things.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 5: I have a hard time touching an object when I know it has been touched by someone I don’t know or someone else.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 6: I find it hard to control my thoughts.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 7: I collect things I don’t need.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 8: I check doors, windows, drawers, etc. repeatedly.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 9: I get upset if someone changes the way I arrange things.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 10: I feel like I have to repeat certain numbers.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 11: Sometimes I have to wash or clean myself just because I feel like I'm contaminated.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Question 12: Those unpleasant thoughts come to my mind involuntarily and make me upset.

A: Not at all

B: A little

C: A lot

D: Extremely

Test Scoring and Result Interpretation

Scoring method: "Not at all" (0 points), "A little" (1 point), "A lot" (2 points), "And" (3 points).

Interpretation of results: The degree of autism is assessed based on the total score:

▸0-12 points: no or minimal obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

▸13-22 points: mild obsessive-compulsive symptoms, close attention is recommended.

▸13-30 points: moderate obsessive-compulsive symptoms, psychological counseling and evaluation are recommended.

▸31 points and above: severe obsessive-compulsive symptoms, professional treatment is recommended.

This test may help determine if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder and to what extent. It does not replace a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified clinician. If you have any concerns about the results or your health condition, we always recommend that you see a qualified and experienced clinician.