“Checking” OCD - Have you experienced it?

[Melanie717]

Like checking and double-checking the front door, stove, curling iron, sink, locks, etc.?
Do you have any mental checking going on? Meaning, you “check” to see if you still have that repetitive thought that is bothering you. And of course it will bother you, once you’ve checked.
Mental compulsions are the worst of them all, IMO

 

[Shree]

I haven’t experienced "checking" OCD myself, but someone I know does. They constantly recheck locked doors, appliances, and even sent messages, fearing something bad might happen if they don’t. It’s exhausting for them, but therapy has improved their conditions.