If you think you may be suffering
from symptoms of
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
this Self-Quiz can help you discuss your concerns with your
doctor. Just print this page, answer the questions to the
best of your ability, and take the completed Self-Quiz to an
appointment with a doctor or other qualified healthcare
professional. Your answers can help your doctor determine if
you may have the symptoms of OCD.
1.
Do thoughts come into
your mind that you have trouble getting rid of and that
don't make sense?
YES
2.
Do you believe these
thoughts are coming from your own mind, rather than from
some outside source?
YES
3.
Do you wash your hands
more than other people?
YES
4.
Do you have to check
things over and over?
YES
5.
Is there any other
behavior you find you cannot resist and/or are doing more
often than you think you should?
YES
6.
Do you have to have
things done just so or in a certain order?
YES
7.
Does thinking these
thoughts or performing these repetitious behaviors bother
you a lot?
YES
8.
Do the thoughts and/or
the behaviors interfere with your day-to-day functioning?
YES
If any of these
questions make you think, "that sounds like me,"
and are interfering with your daily activities, discuss the
answers to this Self-Quiz with your doctor or other
healthcare professional. Only your doctor or other qualified
healthcare professional can make a diagnosis of OCD.
The information
contained on this site is provided for educational purposes
only and is not intended to replace discussions with a
healthcare provider. This Self-Quiz is intended only for the
purpose of identifying symptoms of obsessive-compulsive
disorder, and is not designed to provide a diagnosis or
treatment. Only a doctor or other qualified healthcare
professional can make a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive
disorder or determine a treatment plan.
