Checking OCD

2 logged experiences

Repeatedly verifying that things are safe, correct or complete, such as checking locks, appliances, messages, or memories. 

Summary from readers contributions

Alarm checking is very common, with 11,046 hits on the site before redirecting traffic to this page.

Checking around the home has gained tens of thousands of views between the individual articles, particularly checking taps, oven, fridge and doors before redirecting to this page.

Checking heart rate was a popular article, with 3,554 hits.

-Staring is an incredibly popular article, which could also tie in with checking compulsions. Staring OCD has gained over 19,000 hits so far.

Environments and themes readers experience with this compulsion:

Where are you? What theme?
daily routine – in bed Harm/Violence to yourself or others
daily routine – relaxing Existential anxiety
1 — Once a day or less 2 — A few times per day 3 — Several times throughout the day 4 — Most of the day 5 — Almost all day, every day

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