Just Right!

Hi everyone,

I am Jonathan, from Ottawa. I have just right OCD. I have only recently (past year) learned more about OCD to understand. I have what I guess you would call the "Stereotypical" OCD, although we all know that is not near the extent it reaches. As I met with groups, I realized other things in my head were related to OCD, but I have just figured everyone had this, but for the most part, my OCD stems around "Just Right".

I haven't met anyone who suffers from the same as me yet. Most I have met have Pure OCD, or other combinations. Mine does not directly involve fear of contamination, as I am not afraid of being sick, or getting hurt, I just literally don't like the feeling of things being messing, dirty, gritty, grimy, unorganized etc.

Would love to chat if there are others in a similar boat!

Nice to meet you!

Jonathan

[Turandot1]

Hi Jonathon! I have "just right" OCD too, as well as some other types. I would love to chat about it.

-Ava

[BeatleFan2491]

I'm Noah in Oakland, CA, and my OCD is primarily of the "just right" variety. For me it's been the most problematic when it comes to getting things accurate and exercising judgment in decision-making (basically scenarios where I tend to overthink things). As a result of feeling easily paralyzed when doubt is triggering, I have a hard time with motivation, and I'm always making excuses to avoid doing things (interfering with employment and a social life, among other things). I've tried exposure and response prevention, but the response prevention part often feels like compromising my values (plus it's harder to disrupt rituals that start mentally) and I often limit anxiety through safety behaviors. My cognitive behavioral therapist has been very concerned about me doing less work than she is and has spoke of ending our sessions if I don't get more on top of things.