Hey everyone. Does anyone else struggle with wanting to do things “perfectly”? I always want things to be done a certain way, and if I feel as though I’ve made a mistake, or “messed up” I have the urge to start over. How can I overcome this feeling? Thanks for reading.
I deal with similar thoughts. I've been trying to focus more on the PROCESS and enjoying the process of doing something, instead of the finished result. For example -- making dinner. I hate making a mess, and will get distracted cleaning up the mess and ruin my meal. Now, I try to slow down and enjoy the entire process of it, spills and all! I can get to the mess later, as an after-dinner task. But making a mess is a part of the process to make dinner! Also, I'm trying to be more okay with NOT fixing the thing. If folded clothes aren't folded "right", I would re-fold. Now, I put them away as is, and sit in the discomfort knowing it's not perfect. The more I do it, the less it's bothering me!
@Anonymous That's great! I will definitely try to be okay with things not being “right” and sitting with the discomfort!
hey there, i totally get where you're coming from. the pressure to do things "perfectly" can be really overwhelming, and that urge to start over when things aren't just right can be exhausting. you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. 🌟 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called "unstuck?" when i was struggling with similar feelings, my NOCD therapist recommended this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyOCD.com/try) and it was a game-changer for me. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it provides personalized step-by-step support when OCD gets difficult, just like an OCD therapist, helping you to manage that need for perfection in a healthier way. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
Great suggestions!! I have also been using the unstuck app over the last few months and I have to say its been really helpful. The developers are very supportive and make new updates every week.
@LeslieB3 Hey! Thanks so much! I will definitely check it out! I'll let you know if I have any questions! 😊
@PhillipFillip1 Thank you!
@Anonymous945 - hi! you're welcome. i hope it helps you.
I do have something like that. I do get a bit angry when lines from videos I make aren’t said in a certain way for me to feel a certain way. I don’t ever feel satisfied due to that.
Does anyone struggle with perfectionist OCD such as having a tough time beginning essays/ tasks in general?
I really like video games. But I've found I only play multiplayer games, which sucks because I miss playing story games. I avoid the story games a lot of the time because I'm worried I won't be in the "right" state to enjoy them. I actually often don't watch TV shows, movies, read books, all of this stuff for that reason. I'm beginning to wonder if that's at least somewhat affected by "just right" OCD Just putting this here, wondering if others have had a similar experience.
I’m not sure if I have OCD, but recently I’ve been feeling uncomfortable/uneasy when things don’t go as planned or when someone breaks the rules or if things needed to be a certain way. It would be the littlest thing that goes differently then what I thought would happen it brings out a lot of anxiety and the feeling of being uncomfortable also I feel very overwhelmed/stimulated. I’ve also developed a constant thought of death and how we are all going to die one day feels like an obsession at this point and it keeps me up, drives me crazy. Is this ocd?
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