or no use, and feelunable to throw them away? a) No, thisdoesn't apply to meb) Sometimes,but only occasionallyc) Yes,quite often Question 2 Have youfrequently experienced thoughts or images in your mind of natural disasters orhorrific violence? Examples Irrationally having a recurring fear that an earthquake will strike.Repeatedly playing imagery in your head of physical torture or violent war scenes. a) No, this doesn't apply to me b) Sometimes, but only occasionally c) Yes, quite often Question 3 Do you feel an overwhelmingand persistent sense of fear and anxiety about being contaminated or infectedby germs, bacteria or dirt?Examples Feeling disgusted by making physical contact with other people, such as shaking handsBeing unable to touch door handles in public-buildings or use public transport a) No, this doesn't apply to me b) Sometimes, but only occasionally c) Yes, quite often Question 4 Do youoften worry about losing a particular personal belonging, a possession that isimportant to you? Examples Always clasping a piece of jewellery to your body, for fear of dropping it.Needing to regularly check that a family photo-album is in fact where you left it. a) No, this doesn't apply to me b) Sometimes, but only occasionally c) Yes, quite often Question 5 Are youoften late for social events or appointments because of excessivepersonal-grooming routines? Examples Feeling compelled to adhere to a strict, lengthy regime for applying make-up and styling hair before being able to leave the house for work.Excessively straightening your tie and collar whilst on the way to a dinner engagement, and being constantly concerned that it is out of place. a)No, this doesn't apply to me b)Sometimes, but only occasionally c)Yes, quite often Question 6 Do youoften think about or experience images in your mind of unacceptable sexualthoughts, including criminal and inhumane acts? Examples Experiencing visions in your mind of forced or violent sex.Repeated thoughts of sex involving humiliation or degradation of one partner. a)No, this doesn't apply to me b)Sometimes, but only occasionally c)Yes, quite often Question 7 Do yourepeatedly check whether appliances are turned off, or keep rechecking thatdoors and windows are locked? Examples Repeatedly checking the stove is switched off over.Checking the front and back door are locked several times before going to bed. a)No, this doesn't apply to me b)Sometimes, but only occasionally c)Yes, quite often Question 8 Do youoften feel driven to count and quantify groups of objects, or your possessions?Examples Subconsciously counting the number of items stacked on a supermarket shelf.Counting the amount of tiles on the floor as you are walk down a corridor. a) No, this doesn't apply to me b) Sometimes, but only occasionally c) Yes, quite often Question 9 Do you feeluncomfortable or have negative associations with a particular color? Examples Experiencing discomfort or strain when entering a room with walls painted with a certain color.Feeling like any of your possessions that contain a certain color are unlucky. a)No, this doesn't apply to me b)Sometimes, but only occasionally c)Yes, quite often Question 10 Do youexperience constant religious-based fears, or excessively practise religiousrituals and rites? Examples Being unable to restrain yourself from