About Just Right OCD
Just Right OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in which individuals experience a strong, often overwhelming need to make things “feel just right.” This can apply to thoughts, actions, or external situations, and the person feels intense discomfort or anxiety if things are not arranged, completed, or done in a particular way. It’s as though they need everything to be perfect or in a certain order to relieve an inner sense of unease or tension. To alleviate the discomfort from these obsessive thoughts, individuals engage in compulsive behaviors. These can include:
- Rearranging: Reorganizing objects, furniture, or items repeatedly until they “feel right.”
- Repetition: Repeating certain actions, such as tapping, touching, or walking, a specific number of times.
- Rituals: Engaging in rituals or movements that seem necessary to make something feel “just right” (e.g., redoing a task or action until it “feels perfect”).
- Mental Compulsions: Engaging in mental counting, repeating words, or reviewing past actions in the mind to ensure they were done “correctly.”
The compulsions often interfere with daily activities, work, and relationships. Individuals may feel overwhelmed by the need to make everything “just right” to the point where they avoid situations or struggle to complete tasks.
