@childocdtherapist: Most people think this is perfectionism. And yes, kids can absolutely struggle with perfectionism too. But this isn’t that. “Just right” OCD isn’t about wanting things to be perfect… it’s about a feeling that won’t settle until something feels exactly right. That feeling can show up in ways parents don’t expect: redoing things over and over getting stuck on small details needing to say or do something again melting down when rushed or interrupted From the outside, it can look like stubbornness, control, or even defiance. But underneath it is a child dealing with intense internal discomfort that won’t go away until they fix it. And the more they try to fix that feeling… the stronger OCD becomes. Sometimes people wonder if this is sensory processing. And kids can absolutely have both. OCD also loves to hijack other struggles, including sensory sensitivities, and turn them into something that needs to be repeated, fixed, or made “just right.” While sensory sensitivities can look similar on the surface, “just right” OCD is driven by an internal urge to repeat or redo something until the discomfort settles. That’s why telling them to “just stop” or “hurry up” doesn’t work, and often makes it worse. We’re not saying to let OCD take over. We’re saying we need to understand what’s driving it so we can respond in a way that actually helps. Because when parents shift how they respond, everything starts to change. If you want to learn how to create an effective therapeutic home environment for your child, teen or young adult with OCD. Take my free series 👇 🧡 Register at www.atparentingsurvivalseries.com #ocd #ocdproblems #ocdrecovery #ocdawareness #childocd

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Monday 20 April 2026 19:09:21 GMT