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OCI-R

Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory -- Revised

18 questions across six symptom areas. For each one, rate how much that experience has distressed or bothered you during the past month. Some of these may not apply to you at all -- "Not at all" is a valid answer.

During the past month, how much were you distressed by the following experiences?

Question 1 of 18I have saved up so many things that they get in the way.
Question 2 of 18I check things more often than necessary.
Question 3 of 18I get upset if objects are not arranged properly.
Question 4 of 18I feel compelled to count while I am doing things.
Question 5 of 18I find it difficult to touch an object when I know it has been touched by strangers or certain people.
Question 6 of 18I find it difficult to control my own thoughts.
Question 7 of 18I collect things I don't need.
Question 8 of 18I repeatedly check doors, windows, drawers, etc.
Question 9 of 18I get upset if others change the way I have arranged things.
Question 10 of 18I feel I have to repeat certain numbers.
Question 11 of 18I sometimes have to wash or clean myself simply because I feel contaminated.
Question 12 of 18I am upset by unpleasant thoughts that come into my mind against my will.
Question 13 of 18I avoid throwing things away because I am afraid I might need them later.
Question 14 of 18I repeatedly check gas and water taps and light switches after turning them off.
Question 15 of 18I need things to be arranged in a particular way.
Question 16 of 18I feel that there are good and bad numbers.
Question 17 of 18I wash my hands more often and longer than necessary.
Question 18 of 18I frequently get nasty thoughts and have difficulty in getting rid of them.

Answer all 18 questions to continue

0 out of 72

Subscale breakdown
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What you can do with this
Bring it in Tell your doctor or therapist the total and which subscales were highest. It helps them understand where to start.
Share it Show it to someone you trust. Sometimes having words for it is the first step.
Keep it You do not have to do anything with it right now. Sometimes just recognising the pattern is enough.
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