Sep 30, 2025

Signs that indicate you may have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Aanya Mehta

Need for Symmetry or Order

An intense need for items to be arranged in a specific way or to do tasks “just right.”

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Compulsive Behaviour

Repeating behaviours or mental acts (like checking, counting, or cleaning) to reduce anxiety caused by obsessions.

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Constant Checking

Checking things over and over, such as locks, appliances, or emails, to ease anxiety or prevent harm.

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Distress and Interference

Symptoms cause significant anxiety, take up a lot of time, and interfere with daily life, work, or relationships.

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Excessive Cleaning and Handwashing

Feeling a strong urge to clean objects, surfaces, or hands repeatedly to prevent perceived contamination.

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Hoarding Tendencies

Difficulty discarding items, even if they have little value, due to fear of needing them later or causing harm.

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Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts that are distressing and hard to control.

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Repetitive Thoughts

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that cause anxiety or distress.

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