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I check things more often than necessary.

I have to wash or clean myself more often than necessary when I feel contaminated.

I get upset if things are not arranged properly or in a particular order.

I frequently get unpleasant thoughts that come into my mind and have difficulty getting rid of them.

I ask people to repeat things to me several times, because I’m afraid I didn’t hear it correctly the first time.

I have to mentally review past events, actions, conversations, to make sure I didn’t do anything wrong.

I have to do things over and over again, or in a ritualistic manner until it feels right.

I have to mentally repeat certain words, phrases, or numbers in order to feel better or to erase bad thoughts from my mind.

I am often worried that something bad will happen to myself, my loved ones, or even strangers.

I need to touch or tap things in a certain way to feel okay.

I repeatedly pull hair out from my scalp, eyebrows, lashes, or body.

I have hair loss from excessive hair-pulling.

I am not able to resist or stop picking at my skin.

I pick excessively at my skin, which has resulted in skin lesions.

I have saved up so many things that they get in the way.

I collect things I don’t need.

I have a hard time throwing things away because I’m afraid I might need them later.

I am always saving useless material and have a hard time getting rid of them.

I get upset when people make positive or negative comments about my appearance.

I am unhappy with my appearance or a specific body area and think about it excessively.

I have thought about seeking or have sought cosmetic procedures to correct an imperfection in my appearance.

I spend an excessive amount of time checking for imperfections in my appearance and camouflaging them.

I am excessively distressed when anticipating or experiencing separation from home or family members.

I avoid leaving my home for school, work, or extracurricular activities where I'll be away from loved ones.

I excessively fear or am reluctant to being alone.

I am extremely worried about catastrophic events that will cause separation from loved ones, such as being kidnapped, getting lost, having an accident, or becoming chronically ill.

I get repeated, unexpected panic attacks, in which I feel intense fear or discomfort for no apparent reason.

When I feel bodily sensations like sweating, heavy breathing, and pounding heartbeats, I think something is wrong with me.

I constantly worry about when the next panic attack will occur.

I avoid going to places where I might have a panic attack and cannot escape easily.

Being near certain insects or animals give me the creepy-crawly feeling.

I cannot stand being in enclosed places like elevators or a small room.

I avoid traveling to faraway places or having to travel by plane/train unless I absolutely must.

Thinking about natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes frightens me.

I get anxious if I have to speak or perform in front of others.

I avoid meeting new people and tend to keep in the background during social situations.

I feel uncomfortable and self-conscious when being watched or judged by people or authority figures (teachers, employers).

I constantly worry about what others think of me, or whether I look foolish in public.

I get very uncomfortable at the sight of knives, scissors, and other sharp objects.

I avoid going to the dentist at all cost.

The sight of blood or injections makes me nauseous.

I avoid getting shots or my blood drawn unless I absolutely must.

Uncertainty and ambiguities in life makes me uneasy, anxious, or stressed.

I worry continuously almost every day about existing and anticipated problems, situations, and/or events.

My worries are overwhelming and lead to physical tension, headaches, tiredness, or body aches.

I’m often worried about what is going to happen in the future.

I have experienced or witnessed events that posed actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.

I am distressed by recurrent, intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares about a harmful event that posed serious threat.

I make significant efforts to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, feelings, or reminders about a harmful event that posed serious threat.

I get easily startled, have difficulty sleeping or experiencing pleasure, become quickly irritable and angry, or feel detached or helpless since experiencing a harmful event that posed serious threat.

When I eat, I feel like I will lose control and not be able to stop.

I exercise excessively, vomit my food, or use diet pills, laxatives, diuretics to keep from gaining weight.

I feel I am not thin enough even if others disagree.

I weigh myself or think about weighing myself often.

<p><span class="s2">My child checks things more often than necessary.</span></p>

My child checks things more often than necessary.

My child avoids germs or other contaminants and washes or cleans him/herself excessively.

If things are not arranged properly or in a particular order, my child gets very upset.

My child asks the same questions over and over again, or asks others to repeat the same things to him/her several times.

My child spends an excessive amount of time completing tasks or academic work, because s/he has to do things over and over again.

My child has to repeat certain words, phrases, or numbers over and over again in order to erase bad thoughts and feelings.

My child has a hard time making decisions.

My child is often worried that something bad will happen.

My child has to do things in a certain way to make sure it is just right, or otherwise would get very upset.

My child needs to touch or tap things in a certain way to feel okay.

My child repeatedly pulls hair out from his/her scalp, eyebrows, lashes, or body.

My child has hair loss from excessive hair-pulling.

My child is not able to resist or stop picking at his/her skin.

My child picks excessively at his/her skin, which has resulted in skin lesions.

My child has saved up so many things that they get in the way.

My child collects things that s/he doesn’t need.

My child has a hard time throwing things away or donating them.

My child is always bringing home useless material and refuses to get rid of them.

My child gets upset when others make any comments, even positive ones, about his/her appearance.

My child is constantly saying how s/he is unhappy with his/her appearance or a specific body area.

My child spends an excessive amount of time camouflaging a flaw in his/her appearance even if it’s minor or nonexistent.

My child is often checking for minor or nonexistent imperfections in his/her image through mirrors or other reflective surfaces.

My child is excessively distressed when anticipating or experiencing separation from home or family members.

My child persistently refuses to leave the house for school, extracurricular activities, play dates, or sleep away camp.

My child excessively fears or is reluctant to being alone.

<p><span class="s2">I am extremely worried about catastrophic events that will cause separation from loved ones, such as being kidnapped, getting lost, having an accident, or becoming chronically ill.</span></p>

I am extremely worried about catastrophic events that will cause separation from loved ones, such as being kidnapped, getting lost, having an accident, or becoming chronically ill.

My child is extremely worried about catastrophic events that will cause separation from loved ones, such as being kidnapped, getting lost, having an accident, or becoming chronically ill.

My child throws temper tantrums when having to go to places like school or social events without his/her family members.

My child gets repeated, unexpected panic attacks, in which s/he cries uncontrollably and incessantly.

<p><span class="s2">I constantly worry about when the next panic attack will occur.</span></p>

My child is often asking about family members’ whereabouts and worries excessively when separated from family members.

My child is excessively clingy and afraid of being alone.

My child is extremely afraid to be near certain insects or animals.

Being in enclosed places like elevators or a small room frightens my child.

My child is extremely afraid of flying, taking the train, or traveling to faraway places.

My child is constantly asking about natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes, and appears very distressed by them.

My child gets anxious when having to speak or perform in front of others.

My child has a hard time meeting new people and tends to keep in the background during social situations.

<p><span class="s2">I feel uncomfortable and self-conscious when being watched or judged by people or authority figures (teachers, employers).</span></p>

My child is overly worried about making mistakes in front of people.

My child is excessively concerned with what others think of him/her.

My child gets very uncomfortable at the sight of knives, scissors, and other sharp objects.

My child is extremely afraid of going to the dentist or doctors.

The sight of blood or injections frightens my child.

My child refuses to get blood drawn and necessary shots or endures it with much distress.

My child asks a million questions when s/he feels uncertain or doesn’t have the exact answers.

My child continuously worries almost every day about real and imagined problems, situations, and/or events.

My child’s excessive worries about everyday problems lead to physical tension and complaints, such as headaches, tiredness, and body aches.

My child is often worried about what is going to happen.

My child has experienced or witnessed events that posed actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.

My child is distressed by recurrent, intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares about a harmful event that posed serious threat.

My child makes significant efforts to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, feelings, or reminders about a harmful event that posed serious threat.

My child gets easily startled, has difficulty sleeping or experiencing pleasure, becomes quickly irritable and angry, or feels detached or helpless since experiencing a harmful event that posed serious threat.

My child has rigid eating patterns and prefers to eat alone.

My child exercises excessively, purges food consumed, or uses diet pills, laxatives, diuretics to keep from gaining weight.

My child feels fat even when others have disagreed.

My child is constantly weighing him/herself.