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Over the past six months or more, how often have you experienced or been concerned about any of the following statements?
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| 1: I am preoccupied by recurrent thoughts, impulses or desires that that are not as a result of real life problems or worries |
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| 2: These recurrent thoughts, impulses or desires distress me, are a cause of concern and may disrupt my day or ability to function optimally |
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| 3: I attempt to ignore, suppress or override these recurrent thoughts or desires with mental strategies or techniques to distract myself |
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| 4: I feel driven to perform repetitive rituals or routines such as hand washing, checking doors, windows, locks, etc. or, arranging items into patterns or rows |
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| 5: Performing repetitive tasks, acts or rituals is a way to help me unwind or relax |
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| 6: If I am prevented from performing these repetitive rituals, I can easily become stressed |
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| 7: I or others believe that these repetitive thoughts or rituals are awkward, odd or extreme |
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| 8: My repetitive thought patterns or deeds tend to have a negative impact on my life, work or relationships |
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