About Responsibility OCD / Hyper-Responsibility OCD
Responsibility OCD and Hyper-responsibility OCD are subtypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that focus on the need to control, prevent harm, or assume responsibility for situations or outcomes that may or may not be under a person’s control. They are both characterized by an excessive and irrational sense of responsibility for preventing harm or managing situations, often leading to compulsive behaviors, but Hyper-responsibility OCD tends to be a more intense and pervasive form of Responsibility OCD.
Responsibility OCD
People with responsibility OCD often feel an excessive sense of responsibility for things that happen around them or to others. They might believe that their actions (or failure to act) could directly cause harm, distress, or negative consequences for others, even if there’s no realistic connection.
Hyper-responsibility OCD
Hyper-responsibility OCD is a more intense, exaggerated form of responsibility OCD, where the individual feels that they are responsible for everything, even beyond reasonable or realistic boundaries. This can cause significant distress and interfere with daily functioning.
