Checking compulsions in OCD

Checking compulsions are incredibly common and can occur with various OCD themes—so although not everyone experiences them, it can be helpful to be aware of different forms of compulsive checking. Checking isn't always about physically checking things, like whether you've locked the door or turned off the oven. You might also “check” how certain thoughts make you feel, review your memories for certain details, or keep re-reading or re-writing notes, emails, and text messages. Do you experience checking compulsions?