Test Result
Minimal / Subclinical
“Your mind currently operates with a flexible, low-anxiety flow.”
Your overall pattern
Your responses suggest that you experience Minimal or Subclinical symptoms of obsessive-compulsive patterns. While everyone occasionally double-checks a lock or prefers things to be tidy, your current state indicates that these behaviors do not govern your life or cause you significant distress. You likely move through your day without getting "stuck" on intrusive thoughts or repetitive rituals.
In psychological terms, your "mental filter" is working well—it successfully dismisses random, weird, or anxious thoughts as "just noise" rather than threats. You have the mental bandwidth to engage in daily tasks without the interruption of a hyper-active alarm system in your brain.
"A healthy mind isn't one that never worries; it's one that knows which worries are worth keeping and which ones to throw away."
Typical behaviors
- Adaptive Checking: You might check the stove once for safety, but you trust your memory after that.
- Flexible Standards: You appreciate cleanliness or order, but messiness doesn't cause you physical distress.
- Thought Dismissal: If a strange or bad thought pops into your head, you can usually shrug it off as "just a weird thought" and move on.
Strengths in this pattern
- Cognitive Efficiency: You don't waste energy looping on "what if" scenarios.
- Trust in Self: You generally trust your senses and memory (e.g., "I know I locked the door").
- Presence: You are able to be in the moment without a background layer of constant vigilance.
Common pitfalls
Even a balanced pattern can have friction points:
- Under-vigilance: Occasionally, being too relaxed might lead to actual minor oversights (like actually forgetting the keys), but this is normal human error, not a disorder.
- Dismissing Others: You might find it hard to understand why others get so "hung up" on small details, potentially leading to impatience with anxious friends.
"Reflection point: How can I use my mental stability to support those around me who might be struggling with high anxiety?"
What you can do next
Small actions you can start today
- Maintain Balance: Continue your current healthy habits of sleep and stress management.
- Practice Empathy: If you know someone with OCD tendencies, educate yourself on how real and distressing their "false alarms" feel.
Longer-term directions
- Mental Resilience: Build a meditation practice now, while you are calm, to strengthen your mind for future stressful periods.
Disclaimer and when to seek help
This test is for educational and self-discovery purposes only and does not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Even with a low score, if you feel distress or if specific thoughts are bothering you, speaking with a counselor is always a valid choice.