If you're a perfectionist, you probably have high standards and a need for things to be correct. But is that a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or is it a separate thing? We'll explore that question in this video.
00:00 Introduction
00:27 What is perfectionism?
04:36 Perfectionism in everyday life
05:54 Perfectionism vs OCD
10:01 When is perfectionism a problem?
13:18 How we treat perfectionism in therapy
19:25 High standards as maladaptive thoughts
We'll start by exploring what perfectionism is and looking at what perfectionism might look like in everyday life. We'll then contrast it with OCD and look at where perfectionism and OCD are similar and where they differ.
Finally, we'll look at when perfectionism is a good thing and when it should be addresses, and how we address it when a client presents with perfectionism.