“Just Right” OCD vs. Perfectionism OCD vs. OCPD: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
Not all perfectionism is the same. Learn the key differences between “Just Right” OCD, Perfectionism OCD, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), including core fears, insight, ego-dystonic vs. ego-syntonic traits, and why treatment must be tailored to what’s really driving the behavior.
OCD vs. OCPD: Understanding the Differences (and Why They’re Often Confused)
OCD and OCPD are often confused but they are very different conditions. Learn the key similarities and differences between OCD and OCPD, including egodystonic vs. egosyntonic thoughts, why diagnosis matters, and how treatment approaches differ for real, lasting change.
What if I Don’t Want to Stop My Compulsions?
Not everyone with compulsions wants to stop them. Learn why that may signal egosyntonic thoughts, how to tell the difference between OCD and OCPD, and why a trained therapist is key to understanding what’s really going on. Compassionate insight from a therapist who gets it.