OCD Symptom Domain Scores (Each 0-12)
In addition to providing Hoarding and Total OCD Scores, the Obsessive Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R) also measures OCD symptoms across 5 additional domains, including washing, checking, neutralizing, obsessing, and ordering.
1. Washing
Your Score: {washingScore}
Low: 0–2: Few or no concerns about contamination or excessive washing behaviors. Washing habits likely align with typical hygiene needs.
Moderate: 3–6: Some worries about contamination or a tendency toward extra cleaning/washing beyond what’s necessary.
High: 7–12: Strong fears of contamination and/or frequent, time-consuming washing or cleaning rituals that may interfere with daily life.
2. Checking
Your Score: {checking}
Low: 0–2: Little to no need to repeatedly check things (e.g., locks, appliances, tasks).
Moderate: 3-5: Occasional urges to re-check things for reassurance, but not consistently disruptive.
High: 6–12: Frequent or intense checking behaviors that may be time-consuming or distressing, often linked to fears of harm or mistakes.
3. Neutralizing
Your Score: {neutralizing}
Low: 0–1: Few or no mental rituals or “counteractive” behaviors to reduce anxiety from intrusive thoughts.
Moderate: 2–4: Occasional use of mental acts or specific behaviors to try to “cancel out” or undo distressing thoughts.
High: 5–12: Regular reliance on mental rituals, phrases, or actions to neutralize intrusive thoughts, which may become repetitive or disruptive.
4. Obsessing
Your Score: {washing280}
Low: 0–5: Minimal intrusive thoughts or worries that are hard to control.
Moderate: 6–8: Intrusive thoughts occur at times and may cause noticeable anxiety or discomfort.
High: 9–12: Persistent, distressing intrusive thoughts or images that are difficult to ignore, often leading to anxiety or compulsive responses.
5. Ordering
Your Score: {orderingScore}
Low: 0–2: Little to no distress if items are out of order or asymmetrical.
Moderate: 3–5: A preference for things to be arranged in a particular way, with mild discomfort when order is disrupted.
High: 6–12: Strong need for symmetry, precision, or specific arrangement of objects, often leading to significant time spent organizing or reordering.
Next Steps
If your scores were in the high range (or if you feel you are struggling with symptoms), consider reaching out to a therapist experienced in OCD and neurodiversity.
A professional can help you explore whether your experiences meet criteria for a diagnosis and guide you toward effective, personalized treatment.
Even if your results were in the typical or elevated range, you may still find value in learning coping strategies, building support, and addressing any stress or anxiety related to these patterns.