Are You Obsessed with Mental Purity
When we talk about being obsessed with cleanliness, we usually think of people who can’t tolerate even a speck of dust. But there’s also a kind of mental cleanliness. People like this have a low tolerance for psychological stress and high expectations for how those around them behave. At times, that can be hard for others to accept. Even within a social circle, certain behaviors can make people uncomfortable. Take this quiz to see how your mindset stacks up.
1. Do you get very anxious when things aren’t in proper order?
2. Do you always wash your hands both before and after eating?
3. If you can’t find something, do you find it hard to focus on anything else?
4. Do you often dream?
5. Can you not eat anything spicy?
6. Do you feel uneasy when you notice several people on the street looking at you as you walk by?
7. Do you tend to overthink when you are daydreaming?
8. Do you often misplace things?
9. Do you get along with the elders in your family?
10. Do you feel you need to bring back local specialties when you travel?
11. Do you strongly dislike eating cold food?
12. Do you like to follow fashion trends?
13. Do you insist on washing clothes even if there’s just a small grease stain, no matter how busy you are?
14. Do you change your bed sheets frequently?
15. Are you a true foodie?
Psychological Test Result A: Mental Cleanliness Index 90%
Congratulations! Even if many people see you as perfectly normal, you show a mix of obsessive-compulsive tendencies. You’re emotionally sensitive and find it hard to handle outside pressures. Big or small, you want to manage everything yourself, and you tend to get stuck on minor details. Your friends may feel frustrated but hesitate to speak up; it’s time to reflect a bit.
Psychological Test Result B: Mental Cleanliness Index 65%
Fortunately, your cleanliness index is within a typical range. You’re not someone who rejects everything, but you do have strong principles about certain matters, which can make it hard for many people to enter your world. Your mental cleanliness tendency is mild and generally acceptable, though sometimes you struggle to accept yourself.
Psychological Test Result C: Mental Cleanliness Index 20%
You seem carefree and unbothered about many things as long as you’re comfortable. Your cleanliness index is quite low, likely because your ability to handle stress is strong. Many things others find unacceptable are easier for you to accommodate, and you approach them with a relaxed mindset.
Psychological Test Result D: Mental Cleanliness Index 45%
For you, some things are easy to accept, while others are absolute no-gos. Your cleanliness index is relatively low, but in daily life, if something feels unacceptable to you, you won’t accept it at all. It may help to learn to regulate your emotions; otherwise, you might often feel weighed down.