Are there levels to OCD?

[Brem]

I don't think I have OCD, but there are times where I have this need to do something. For example, I have a thing where if I leave my house for any reason, I will often check the burners of my stove, to make sure none are on. I'm always paranoid about that. Maybe I don't have OCD, but maybe I have a slight touch of it for some things. It's weird to explain.

 

[Master-one]

OCD could be mild or severe, depending on the chemical imbalance of your brain. I suffered from severe OCD a long time ago. My symptoms became milder by the passage of time. However, I still suffer from extreme intrusive thoughts sometimes.

 

[Ravenfreak]

Yep there are different levels of OCD that exist. Some are more severe than others, with one patient they might have to continuously repeat an action before leaving a room while another person might just need to have certain objects align in a certain order. Some will affect the person's every day life and can make it very difficult to hold a job. Others might actually thrive better in certain situations because the OCD isn't too severe.