Hierarchy of Fears for OCD Worksheet

Fear Hierarchy Worksheet for OCD

When dealing with OCD, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by obsessions and the compulsions that follow. One way to begin managing this is by creating a hierarchy of fears. Think of it as a roadmap that helps you identify and rank your fears, from those that cause a little anxiety to those that feel really intense. This worksheet will guide you through the process of gradually working through each fear, starting with the least challenging. By taking small steps, you can begin to weaken the grip of obsessions and compulsions and feel more in control over time.

This worksheet will help you answer the following questions:

• What is your primary fear?
• List smaller challenges that are related to your primary fear
• Rate these challenges with the Anxiety Scale
• Prepare for challenges
• Plan your challenges and rewards, starting with the least scary
• Do challenges and record your progress