Which Type Of OCD Are You Most Inclined To Have?

Based on your answers, we found that you are most inclined to have checking OCD. The need to check is the compulsion, the obsessive fear might be to prevent damage, fire, leaks or harm. This is because you are quite protective and nurturing and often catch yourself worrying about the things and people that you hold dear. You tend to be quite the perfectionist and are quite particular about the things that you like and the things that you don't.

Based on your answers we found that you are most inclined to have contamination OCD. The need to clean and wash is the compulsion, the obsessive fear is that something is contaminated and may cause illness to a loved one or oneself.

You're a loyal and faithful friend and are wiser beyond your years. You tend to worry about a lot of little things and sometimes struggle to see the big picture. Try to calm your mind for 5 minutes a day to gain perspective and peace of mind.

Based on your answers we found that you are most inclined to have Hoarding OCD. Hoarding is the inability to discard useless or worn out possessions, commonly referred to as ‘hoarding’. You're quite sentimental and tend to easily develop close and passionate relationships. You get attached quite easily and often find it difficult to let go. You don't deal very well with change and prefer to familiar to the unknown. To release some of that anxiety try to declutter your life both emotionally and materialistically.

In the context of OCD a rumination is actually a train of prolonged thinking about a question or theme that is undirected or unproductive. You're open-minded and insightful, marching through life to the beat of your own drum. You're smart and perceptive and prefer going with the flow as opposed to making rigorous plans. You tend to overthink things, and you especially like to dwell on religious, philosophical, or metaphysical topics, such as the origins of the universe, life after death or the nature of morality. Try meditating before sleep by emptying your mind and allowing yourself to process information as it comes.

Based on your answers we found that you are most inclined to have Symmetry and Orderliness based OCD. The need to have everything lined up symmetrically just ‘right’ is the compulsion, the obsessive fear might be to ensure everything feels ‘just right’ to prevent discomfort or sometimes to prevent harm occurring. You're very neat and organized and find peace in having order. Many would describe you as Type A and most would agree that you possess amazing leadership skills. It might help you to realize that not everything in life can be controlled you sometimes it can be just as soothing to go with the flow.

Avoidance is a common compulsive behaviour, and this is where a person with OCD will go to great lengths to avoid the objects, places or person/people that that they feel triggers their OCD.

You tend to be quite independent and don't like to see yourself as a victim. You're a hard worker and a phenomenal problem solver, often feeling responsible for your own problems and mistakes. What could help is realizing that there is no shame in asking for a bit of help sometimes, especially when you're going through a rough time.