Thought or Behavior | Percentage Reporting Symptom |
---|---|
Obsessions (repetitive thoughts) | |
Concern with dirt, germs, or toxins | 40 |
Something terrible happening (fire, death, illness) | 24 |
Symmetry, order, or exactness | 17 |
Compulsions (repetitive behaviors) | |
Excessive hand washing, bathing, toothbrushing, or grooming | 85 |
Repeating rituals (in/out of a door, up/down from a chair) | 51 |
Checking doors, locks, appliances, car brakes, homework | 46 |