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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