S1C6. Early Warning Signs: Identifying the Onset of OCD Symptoms

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Before we look at the warning signs of OCD, here’s a word of caution—unless you are clinically diagnosed by a professional, self-diagnosing and assuming that you have OCD may not be the right thing to do. You may have OCD, you may have OCD plus something else, you may have something else altogether, or you may have nothing. Practicing what is laid out here will not harm you, but practicing it incorrectly could. Hence, for your own well-being, make sure that you are diagnosed by a professional. To figure out if you may have OCD, I have compiled a list of questions to answer that are provided in the worksheets provided below. Do fill it out to determine if you could have OCD.

Let this be a preliminary assessment for you to get one step closer to confirming your diagnosis. I repeat, DO NOT consider this an official diagnosis, as the assessment and diagnosis of OCD should be conducted only by a mental health professional who is experienced in working with OCD and related disorders. They will utilize their clinical judgment and expertise based on your case history and a thorough clinical interview to evaluate the presence and impact of OCD.

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