just right OCD

This type of OCD occurs when an individual focuses on coping with their obsessions by performing rituals or compulsions until it "feels just right".  The rituals or compulsions can become time consuming and sometimes interfere with one's life.

Common Obsessions and compulsions of Just Right OCD
  • Counting steps to avoid a terrible disaster or prevent a loved one from dying.
  • Turning on/off a light switch until it "feels right" or a certain number of times before one can move on.
  • Having to have clothes in a closet arranged in a certain order: color, season, or size.
  • Counting ceiling tiles, signs or cracks
  • Making sure to step with your right foot first or move your head in a certain direction