Perfectionistic OCD
Perfectionism, also known as Just Right OCD, is one of the most common ways obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is portrayed in movies and on television. A character with OCD is typically oversimplified and shown as constantly arranging items until they’re perfectly aligned, and may be called a “neat freak.” Outside of the media, we’ve also colloquially developed stereotypical phrasing for someone who is extraordinarily clean and organized, dubbing them “so OCD."
Common OCD Fears
Fear of spending money: Is it OCD, OCPD, or Chrometophobia?”
A person who struggles with “Just Right” (Perfectionism) OCD or Scrupulosity OCD may experience a persistent fear of spending money.
Learn moreFear of social rejection
Fear of social rejection in OCD involves persistent, recurring fear of being unwanted, abandoned, ostracized, or judged negatively by others.
Learn moreFear of sunburn
A fear of sunburn associated with OCD involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges related to sunburns.
Learn moreFear of failing
Some people with OCD struggle with intense fear of failing. If you have a persistent fear of failing it may be a sign of OCD or Atychiphobia.
Learn moreFears or obsessions about symmetry
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with a focus on symmetry involves anxiety and discomfort when things are not symmetrical or balanced.
Learn moreFears or obsessions about walking
Fears and obsessions related to walking, associated with Just Right/Perfectionism OCD, involve fears of not walking perfectly or correctly.
Learn moreFear of rain
If you’re experiencing recurring fears about rain such as acid rain, germs in rain, floods, or other dangers, it may be OCD.
Learn moreWhy do I randomly start counting in my head?
If you’re concerned about repeatedly counting in your head, it may be a sign that you have OCD related to counting.
Learn moreFear of asymmetry
OCD fear of asymmetry with an excessive focus on 90-degree angles involves worries or a perceived need for things to be in perfect alignment.
Learn moreFear of color
Perfectionistic OCD can involve anything, including colors. This theme is characterized by obsessions and compulsions to have colors feel or look “just right,” exactly the same, or “perfect” in different areas of their lives.
Learn moreFears or obsessions about writing
Perfectionism and writing OCD fears deal with concerns about writing things perfectly or in a highly specific manner.
Learn moreFear of disorder
Excessive fear of disorder, making mistakes and recurrent doubts you are doing something correctly are common in ordering OCD.
Learn moreFears or obsessions about speaking
Fear of speaking OCD, associated with the Perfectionism/Just Right OCD, deals with fear of not speaking perfectly in social situations.
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