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What is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterised by obsessions (recurrent, intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts) and/or compulsions (repetitive behaviours or mental acts performed to neutralise the anxiety caused by obsessions). OCD affects approximately 2–3% of the global population. It is a chronic condition but highly responsive to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Common forms of OCD
OCD takes many forms: contamination and compulsive washing, repeated checking, symmetry and ordering, intrusive thoughts of an aggressive or sexual nature (without acting on them), and compulsive hoarding. Mental rumination and invisible rituals (repeating phrases mentally, counting) are also very common and often unrecognised.
About the OCD test
This test is based on validated DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale). It assesses the presence and intensity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. This test does not replace a clinical diagnosis — if your results suggest OCD, please consult a psychiatrist or psychologist specialising in CBT.