How are OCD and perfectionism connected?

Perfectionism and OCD can overlap, but they are not the same.
• Perfectionism is a personality trait involving high personal standards and fear of making mistakes.
• In OCD, perfectionism can appear as an obsession with things being “just right” or avoiding perceived mistakes through compulsive behaviours.
While perfectionism alone doesn’t mean a person has OCD, it can intensify OCD symptoms.

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