Test Result
Moderate Symptoms
“Your brain's alarm system is sensitive, often detecting threats where there are none.”
Your overall pattern
Your results suggest Moderate Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive patterns. At this level, OCD tendencies are likely more than just "quirks"—they may be causing genuine friction in your daily life. You may find yourself spending significant time fighting intrusive thoughts or feeling compelled to perform rituals (like washing, checking, or counting) to lower your anxiety.
You likely understand logically that these fears are exaggerated, but the emotional signal feels incredibly real. It is a state of "exhausting vigilance," where you feel responsible for preventing bad things from happening, or maintaining a specific state of perfection to feel safe.
"You are not your thoughts. You are the observer of your thoughts. The alarm is loud, but it is often a false alarm."
Typical behaviors
- Avoidance: You might avoid certain places, people, or objects to prevent triggering your anxiety.
- Reassurance Seeking: You may frequently ask others, "Is this okay?" or "Did I do that right?"
- Interference: Your rituals (mental or physical) might make you late for appointments or distract you from work.
Strengths in this pattern
- Deep Care: Beneath the anxiety is often a profound sense of responsibility and care for others or the world.
- Persistence: You have the ability to endure discomfort, which can be channeled into positive resilience.
- Analytical Ability: Your mind is hyper-active and capable of seeing many possibilities (though currently, it focuses on the negative ones).
Common pitfalls
Even a balanced pattern can have friction points:
- The "Feedback Loop": Performing the ritual (e.g., checking the lock) gives temporary relief, but it actually feeds the anxiety, making the urge stronger next time.
- Isolation: You might hide your rituals from others out of shame, which creates loneliness.
"Reflection point: What would you do with the time and energy you currently spend on these rituals?"
What you can do next
Small actions you can start today
- Label It: When the urge hits, say out loud: "This is not me; this is an OCD signal."
- Delay Tactics: Don't try to stop the ritual forever, just delay it. "I will check the lock, but I'll wait 5 minutes first."
Longer-term directions
- Seek Support: Moderate symptoms respond very well to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure Response Prevention). You don't have to fight this alone.
- Educate Loved Ones: Help your family understand that "reassuring" you actually makes the OCD worse in the long run.
Disclaimer and when to seek help
This test is not a diagnosis. However, moderate symptoms often warrant professional support. If your rituals or thoughts are causing you distress or impacting your work/school, we strongly encourage you to consult a licensed psychologist or therapist.