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Behavioral Wellness Clinic

392 Merrow Rd, Suite E, Tolland, CT 06084
Office: (860) 830-7838

OCD TYPES

Types of Obsessions

Types of Compulsions

OCD Tests

OCD Related Disorders

OCDTYPES

Obsessive-compulsive disorder comes in many forms

Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory Revised (OCI-R)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Self-Test

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a troubling and perplexing condition. If you have doubts about your diagnosis or just want to see how severe it is, you can take this real scientific test and get your score. This free online OCD test is only 18 items and offered online with an instant result.

Take and easy, short, free test for OCD.

OCI-R Test Instructions

The following statements refer to experiences that many people have in their everyday lives. Fill in the number that best describes HOW MUCH that experience has DISTRESSED OR BOTHERED you during the PAST MONTH.


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

Is the OCI-R a real test?

Yes! This is a scientifically validated and tested clinical scale for OCD. This test was developed by top OCD experts at top institutions. This test was featured in the following peer-reviewed journals.

Huppert, J. D., Walther, M. R., Hajcak, G., Yadin, E., Foa, E. B., Simpson, H., & Liebowitz, M. R. (2007). The OCI-R: Validation of the subscales in a clinical sample. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 21(3), 394-406.

Hajcak, G., Huppert, J.D., Simons, R. F., & Foa, E. B. (2004). Psychometric properties of the OCI-R in a college sample. Behavior Research and Therapy, 42(1), 115-123.

The Impact of OCD

It is estimated that between 2 and 3 million people are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder in the United States. About one in fifty people have had symptoms of OCD at some point in their lives, with 1% suffering within the last year. OCD afflicts people of all races, faiths, nationalities, and ethnic groups. OCD causes great suffering to patients and their families, as up to ten hours per day may be devoted to performing rituals. OCD has been classified by the World Health Organization as one the leading causes of disability worldwide.

Therapy Going Nowhere?

Although any medical doctor can take your blood pressure, only a few can do heart surgery. Likewise, any therapist can help someone who is feeling a bit blue, but only a few can effectively treat OCD.

OCD treatment is a type of therapy that requires a specialized protocol called Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP or EX/RP).

Learn about the Top Mistakes Made by OCD Therapists.

Top Seven Myths About OCD

One stereotype is that people with OCD are neat and tidy to a fault. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Although many people with OCD wash because they are concerned about dirt and germs, being tidy is actually not a typical symptom of the disorder. Almost two-thirds of people with OCD are also hoarders...

Learn more about the Top Myths about OCD.

Take the Sexual Orientation OCD test

At the New England OCD Institute you will learn about the many signs and types of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related OC Spectrum Disorders. Take a real OCD test to see if you have the disorder and get your severity score. People with OCD have chronic doubts about causing harm or being responsible for something bad happening. They may have upsetting worries, although their anxieties are very unlikely to come true. Find out your OCD severity score.