Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a condition where obsessive thoughts or images appear in the head without any particular reason, forcing a person to repeatedly perform certain actions.

For example, the obsessive fear of infection, which forces a person to wash their hands dozens or even hundreds of times a day; or the fear of burglary, which causes a person to constantly check if the door is locked and the lock is working.

This disorder is quite common and affects about 2-3 out of 100 people. However, its severe forms can significantly impair the quality of life and drain a lot of energy.

Question 1 / 10

How long do obsessive thoughts last during the day?

Not at all

Less than an hour

1 to 3 hours

3 to 8 hours

More than 8 hours

Description by AI

For people with a moderate form of OCD, intrusive thoughts and compulsions can take up 1 to 3 hours a day, whereas in severe cases, these thoughts and rituals can take up more than 8 hours a day.

Research shows that over 60% of people with OCD experience intrusive thoughts daily.

Questions in the test:

How long do obsessive thoughts last during the day?

• Not at all
• Less than an hour
• 1 to 3 hours
• 3 to 8 hours
• More than 8 hours

How do obsessive thoughts affect your daily routine?

• Not at all, I live as usual
• Barely noticeable
• Slightly complicates life, but I manage
• Significantly hinders, I have to change habits
• Completely turned my life upside down

How much do these thoughts bother you?

• Not at all bothersome
• Slightly unpleasant
• Quite bothersome, but bearable
• Very much, it affects my mood
• Constantly feel strong discomfort

Is it easy for you to resist obsessive thoughts?

• Almost always succeed
• Often manage
• Sometimes succeed
• I rarely can brush them off
• Can't resist at all

Can you control your obsessive thoughts?

• Yes, fully in control
• Mostly yes
• Sometimes succeed
• Barely can
• Can't control at all

How often do you engage in compulsive actions (checking your phone unnecessarily, picking at your face, biting your lips, washing your hands, etc.)?

• Never
• Less than an hour a day
• 1 to 3 hours
• 3 to 8 hours
• More than 8 hours

How do these actions affect your life?

• Not at all, everything as usual
• Barely noticeable
• Slightly complicates, but not critical
• Significantly hinders, I change my plans
• Life has changed beyond recognition

How do you feel because of these actions?

• Not worried at all
• Slightly uncomfortable
• Noticeably unpleasant, but manageable
• Strong discomfort, it depresses me
• Constantly feel strong discomfort

Are you able to resist performing rituals?

• Almost always can resist
• Quite often manage
• Sometimes can refuse
• Rarely can avoid
• Can't resist at all

How well do you control your rituals?

• Completely under my control
• Mostly under control
• Sometimes can manage
• Barely under control
• Can't control at all

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