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People with OCD Usually Share These 8 Strange Traits

November 17, 2022 · Mental Health
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2. Perfectionism

Individuals with and without OCD or other mental health issues struggle with perfectionism. It’s part of the human condition to strive for perfection. Perfectionism, on the other hand, is taken to a whole new level in OCD patients. In OCD, perfectionism refers to the pursuit of retaining perfection while also striving to appear flawless to others. Significant life changes can result from a single act of imperfection. For example, a young lady with OCD and perfectionism would never leave her home because she never thinks she looks good enough. On the other hand, a young man who is struggling with perfectionism might quit painting or taking pictures simply because he is never satisfied with the final results.

Furthermore, all the perfectionists are mostly people-pleasers, and they see it as a way to fit in with society. If a person with this condition doesn’t have the proper medication to treat it, they will most likely end up being alone and afraid of doing anything for fear of failure.

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6 responses to “People with OCD Usually Share These 8 Strange Traits”

  1. Jerry Wiser says:
    March 4, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    Interesting!

    Reply
    • Lans Maguire says:
      August 17, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      I found it interesting it’s not a fun thing to have but it can be controlled thanks.

      Reply
  2. Dan Hutchinson says:
    March 5, 2023 at 7:44 pm

    I enjoyed this very much, thank you.

    Reply
  3. deb says:
    June 20, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    They say OCD is a mental health problem. When is being neat and tidy a problem. I could be the opposite dirty and messy and a hoarder to me that’s a problem. If I check the front door couple of times to make sure it’s lock, I look at it as is it clean and people are welcome is not a problem. I call it old age lol. And to me that’s a problem. We all look at life different. When was the last time you saw a roach inside someone apartment that has OCD. I would like to see the study on that one!

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    • Scott says:
      July 15, 2023 at 1:58 pm

      Checking the door “a couple of times” to make sure it is locked before leaving on vacation is not OCD. Checking the car doors 5 times before walking into your house after work or checking the house door 7-8 times after re-checking your pets inside 4 times and then making sure the faucet is turned off 3 times and re-checking the AC thermostat 4 times then re-checking your pets again to make sure all of this is safe before being able to get into your car and leave for work in the morning – THAT is what OCD is like. It is crippling.

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  4. L. Tuckman says:
    August 5, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    This article is a specific overview of the conditions
    /behaviors in people with OCD. It is concise, informative, and easily comprehended.
    Recommending it to several people.

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