“Just right” OCD can be one of the most confusing forms of OCD for parents, because it doesn’t look like fear.

In this week's podcast episode, we’re unpacking what it means when OCD is driven by a feeling instead of a specific fear. That internal sense that something is off, incomplete, or not quite right can keep kids stuck in loops that are hard to explain and even harder to stop.

You’ll learn how “just right” OCD can show up across daily life, from words and writing to clothes, shoes, grooming, and even how they move through their environment. We’ll also clarify common misconceptions, including why this isn’t perfectionism, how it differs from sensory processing challenges, and where Tourettic OCD fits into the picture.

Most importantly, we’ll walk through how to start helping your child break free from these patterns using evidence-based approaches like ERP, including practicing things “not just right,” delaying compulsions, and resisting the urge to complete the loop for them.

If your child gets stuck needing things to feel right before they can move on, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to begin supporting them in a way that builds long-term resilience.

​Empower Your Kids to Help Themselves​ We will never fully know all the compulsions our child or teen is doing. We only see the tip of the iceberg when it comes to OCD. That is why it is so important to give our teens the OCD skills to help themselves directly. ​ Kids and teens can learn how to crush OCD directly in this self-paced, on-demand video course. Plus, there are twelve kids and teens that help teach the course to normalize the struggle even more! Register here

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​Talk one-on-one with a childhood OCD expert​

It can be difficult to find trustworthy answers about OCD. That’s why NOCD’s Clinical Leadership Team is offering free one-on-one consultations during Mental Health Awareness Month to help parents better understand their child's symptoms and treatment options. In these personal 15-minute calls, you’ll have the chance to talk directly with the top clinicians who design and develop treatment at NOCD, and train all NOCD Therapists. Learn more and reserve your free consultation.​
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NOCD Therapists specialize in treating OCD in children, teens, and adults. They accept most insurance plans and involve the whole family in treatment, empowering you and your loved ones to more effectively support your child. Book a free call to learn more.​

Take care,
Natasha

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