Most people confuse OCD with Perfectionism. These two are not the same thing. OCD sufferers tend to be aware that what they’re doing is irrational. However, people with “Perfectionism” don’t realize what they’re doing is irrational and are more unable to see what they are doing is “not right”. So, here is a great article on OCD vs. OCPD (perfectionism). They are similar but different:
Not Quite Equal – OCD vs. Perfectionism (OCPD)
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