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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." Read full article

Common OCD Fears

Can excessive organizing be OCD? A therapist explains

In truth, your excessive organizing can be a sign of OCD, but there’s a lot more to OCD than most people understand.

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.

I’m always worried that people think I’m stupid. Is something wrong?

Just because the thought pops into your head does not mean it's real. Here’s what you should know about intrusive thoughts that others perceive you as dumb.

Fear of social rejection

Fear of social rejection in OCD involves persistent, recurring fear of being unwanted, abandoned, ostracized, or judged negatively by others.

Fear of sunburn

A fear of sunburn associated with OCD involves recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges related to sunburns.

Fear 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.

Fears or obsessions about symmetry

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with a focus on symmetry involves anxiety and discomfort when things are not symmetrical or balanced.

Fears or obsessions about walking

Fears and obsessions related to walking, associated with Just Right/Perfectionism OCD, involve fears of not walking perfectly or correctly.

Fear 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.

Why 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.

Fear 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.

Fear 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.

Fears or obsessions about writing

Perfectionism and writing OCD fears deal with concerns about writing things perfectly or in a highly specific manner.

Fear of disorder

Excessive fear of disorder, making mistakes and recurrent doubts you are doing something correctly are common in ordering OCD.

Fears 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.