Number of item

Item

3

I feel very dirty after touching money.

8

I use an excessive amount of disinfectants to keep my home or myself safe from germs.

9

I often feel compelled to memorize trivial things (e.g., license plate numbers, instructions on labels).

13

I spend far too much time washing my hands.

15

Touching the bottom of my shoes makes me very anxious.

19

I feel upset if my furniture or other possessions are not always in exactly the same position.

21

I find it very difficult to touch garbage or garbage bins.

23

I am excessively concerned about germs and disease.

24

I am often very late because I can’t get through ordinary tasks on time.

25

I avoid using public telephones because of possible contamination.

26

I am embarrassed to invite people to my home because it is full of piles of worthless things I have saved.

31

I almost always count when doing a routine task.

32

I feel very contaminated if I touch an animal.

36

I am strongly compelled to count things.

39

I am very afraid of having even slight contact with bodily secretions (blood, urine, sweat, etc.).

44

One of my major problems is that I am excessively concerned about cleanliness.

49

I often experience upsetting and unwanted thoughts about illness.

50

I am afraid to use even well-kept public toilets because I am so concerned about germs.