Perfectionistic OCD
Also known as “just right” OCD, perfectionistic OCD is one of the most widely recognized subtypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It’s characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts, images, urges, or sensations related to imperfection, along with compulsive behaviors done to feel perfect or “just right.”
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Do you think you might have Perfectionistic OCD?
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A person who struggles with “Just Right” (Perfectionism) OCD or Scrupulosity OCD may experience a persistent fear of spending money.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Fear of social rejection in OCD involves persistent, recurring fear of being unwanted, abandoned, ostracized, or judged negatively by others.
A fear of sunburn associated with OCD involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges related to sunburns.
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.
Do you think you might have Perfectionistic OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with a focus on symmetry involves anxiety and discomfort when things are not symmetrical or balanced.
Fears and obsessions related to walking, associated with Just Right/Perfectionism OCD, involve fears of not walking perfectly or correctly.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
If you’re concerned about repeatedly counting in your head, it may be a sign that you have OCD related to counting.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
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.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
Do you think you might have Perfectionistic OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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.
Reviewed by Taylor Newendorp
Perfectionism and writing OCD fears deal with concerns about writing things perfectly or in a highly specific manner.
By Danielle Henderson LPC, PSYD
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD