People with ocd have been known to repeatedly check locks to ensure that they are properly bolted.
Locking the door ocd.
Obsessive compulsive disorder ocd 20.
Most of us have suddenly thought wait did i actually lock the door for some people this might lead to locking up with more intention next time.
Our top scientists have found a brilliant way to escape the anxiety and panic that keeps you hovering near the door lock away from the outside world and important daily tasks swiping back and forth over and over until it feels just right.
The person who checks knows that they have checked the lock but feels it is important to check again just in case.
The final task is locking the front door and this can take up to 10 minutes as i walk back and forth between the garage and the front door to check that i have locked it.
I am in a profession that frowns on any sort of medication so i guess i will just have to keep on checking.
The person may check locks on doors they may check window latches or car door locks.