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OCI-R: an OCD self-check
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The following statements refer to experiences many people have in everyday life. Choose the answer that best describes how much that experience has distressed or bothered you during the past month.
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| Question | Not at all | A little | Moderately | A lot | Extremely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I have saved up so many things that they get in the way. | |||||
| 2. I check things more often than necessary. | |||||
| 3. I get upset if objects are not arranged properly. | |||||
| 4. I feel compelled to count while I am doing things. | |||||
| 5. I find it difficult to touch an object when I know it has been touched by strangers or certain people. | |||||
| 6. I find it difficult to control my own thoughts. | |||||
| 7. I collect things I don't need. | |||||
| 8. I repeatedly check doors, windows, drawers, etc. | |||||
| 9. I get upset if others change the way I have arranged things. | |||||
| 10. I feel I have to repeat certain numbers. | |||||
| 11. I sometimes have to wash or clean myself simply because I feel contaminated. | |||||
| 12. I am upset by unpleasant thoughts that come into my mind against my will. | |||||
| 13. I avoid throwing things away because I am afraid I might need them later. | |||||
| 14. I repeatedly check gas and water taps and light switches after turning them off. | |||||
| 15. I need things to be arranged in a particular order. | |||||
| 16. I feel that there are good and bad numbers. | |||||
| 17. I wash my hands more often and longer than necessary. | |||||
| 18. I frequently get nasty thoughts and have difficulty in getting rid of them. |
1. I have saved up so many things that they get in the way.
2. I check things more often than necessary.
3. I get upset if objects are not arranged properly.
4. I feel compelled to count while I am doing things.
5. I find it difficult to touch an object when I know it has been touched by strangers or certain people.
6. I find it difficult to control my own thoughts.
7. I collect things I don't need.
8. I repeatedly check doors, windows, drawers, etc.
9. I get upset if others change the way I have arranged things.
10. I feel I have to repeat certain numbers.
11. I sometimes have to wash or clean myself simply because I feel contaminated.
12. I am upset by unpleasant thoughts that come into my mind against my will.
13. I avoid throwing things away because I am afraid I might need them later.
14. I repeatedly check gas and water taps and light switches after turning them off.
15. I need things to be arranged in a particular order.
16. I feel that there are good and bad numbers.
17. I wash my hands more often and longer than necessary.
18. I frequently get nasty thoughts and have difficulty in getting rid of them.
Please answer the highlighted question. Every item counts toward an accurate score.
Please don't carry this alone
Some of your answers suggest you may be having thoughts of self-harm, or things feel very heavy right now. Support is available right now: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 · 13YARN 13 92 76 · in an emergency call 000. You can also see our urgent help page, and if you'd like us to call you, share your details below.
That's a lot to be carrying
Your answers put you in the higher range for this check. That isn't a diagnosis, but it does suggest things have been hard, and it's worth talking to someone. A psychologist or your GP is a good place to start, and you can book with us or share your result below.
If things ever feel urgent: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 · in an emergency call 000.
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About this instrument: Foa et al. (2002). The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory: development and validation of a short version (OCI-R). Psychol Assess. This self-check is provided for information only and does not replace professional assessment.
