Repeated unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that feel hard to stop
Feeling driven to do certain behaviors or mental rituals to reduce anxiety
Checking, cleaning, counting, repeating, or arranging things over and over
Needing things to feel “just right” or perfectly certain
Spending a lot of time on these thoughts or behaviors each day
Feeling distress if you try not to do the ritual or ignore the thought
Recognizing the thoughts or behaviors as excessive, but still feeling unable to stop
Avoiding people, places, or situations because of the thoughts or rituals
Having these symptoms interfere with school, work, relationships, or daily life
Symptoms lasting for weeks, months, or longer
A mental health professional can confirm whether it is OCD