OCD Screen
Screening for mental health is just as important as screening for other physical health issues! Most of us go for a physical checkup once a year, but don't think twice about a mental health checkup. Sometimes symptoms can sneak up on us gradually over time and we don't notice them until they start causing us problems. Other times, symptoms come on rapidly and we are overwhelmed how to handle them. We offer several mental health screens on this website to offer you a quick way to assess how you are doing in several key areas. This is not a substitute for a full mental health assessment nor is it intended to replace mental health or medical care. Only an independently licensed mental health or medical professional can provide a mental health diagnosis and treatment. However, knowledge is power and these screening tools can help you become more aware of potential symptoms and alert you to seek help.
OCD SCREEN: Please review the following statements and see if any are true for you:
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I have bothersome, intrusive thoughts that won't go away no matter how hard I try
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I have a tendency to keep things extremely clean or wash my hands more than other people I know
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I have a tendency to check things over and over to excess
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I count incessantly, say words over and over, flip the light switch, touch things, or move around until it just feels right
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I need to straighten, order, or tidy things so much that it interferes with my life
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My living situation is becoming intolerable to myself or others because I have so much stuff there is barely room for me
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I have great difficulty discarding things that have no practical value
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I need to do things repeatedly in a certain order or I become uncomfortable and have to start over
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I sometimes think that something bad is going to happen if I don't do certain things "just right"
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I worry that people might see me doing my rituals and think I am crazy
If any of these statements are true for you and are affecting your ability to fully enjoy life, parent, socialize, work, or go to school, then it may be time to set up a mental health assessment. Please contact us today at East Coast Counseling, LLC. You can set up an intake appointment in less than 5 minutes on our online patient portal. You could also go old school and call for an appointment! Either way, we look forward to helping you feel better.