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OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Self-Test

If you suspect OCD, the first step toward regaining control of you life is to seek help. Answer "yes" or "no" to the following questions by clicking in the appropriate box, print out the test, and show it to your health care professional at your first visit.

COULD IT BE OCD?

1.	Do you have unwanted ideas, images, or impulses that seem silly, nasty, or horrible?	Yes No
2.	Do you worry excessively about dirt, germs, or chemicals?	Yes No
3.	Are you constantly worried that something bad will happen because you forgot something important, like locking the door or turning off appliances?	Yes No
4.	Shortness of breath	Yes No
5.	Are you afraid you will act or speak aggressively when you really don't want to?	Yes No
6.	Are you always afraid you will lose something of importance?	Yes No
7.	Are there things you feel you must do excessively or thoughts you must think repeatedly in order to feel comfortable?	Yes No
8.	"Jelly" legs	Yes No
9.	Do you wash yourself or things around you excessively?	Yes No
10.	Do you have to check things over and over again or repeat them many times to be sure they are done properly?	Yes No
11.	Do you avoid situations or people you worry about hurting by aggressive words or deeds?	Yes No
12.	Do you keep many useless things because you feel that you can't throw them away?	Yes No

Having more than one illness at the same time can make it difficult to diagnose and treat the different conditions. Illnesses that sometimes complicate an anxiety disorder include depression and substance abuse. With this in mind, please take a minute to answer the following questions:

13.

Have you experienced changes in sleeping or eating habits?

Yes No

More days than not, do you feel:

14.	Sad or depressed?	Yes No
15.	Disinterested in life?	Yes No
16.	Worthless or guilty?	Yes No

During the last year, has the use of alcohol or drugs:

16.	Resulted in your failure to fulfill responsibilities with work, school, or family?	Yes No
17.	Placed you in a dangerous situation, such as driving a car under the influence?	Yes No
18.	Gotten you arrested?	Yes No
19.	Continued despite causing problems for you and/or your loved ones?	Yes No