I'm not sure about the OCD stuff hopefully someone else can come along who can help with that.
I do know about academic perfectionism though.
I know it seems like life will end if you don't get a first but it doesn't. I know people who have been successful with 2:2, 2:1 as well as firsts. Also, it get a first overall you don't have to get a first in every exam and assignment. I know I certainly didn't get firsts across the board.
Not eating and sleeping properly might seem like a solution to not having enough time but if you are undernourished and tired you won't be working at your optimum sometimes it is better to take a break in order to work more effectively when you do work. I understand time pressures but setting some ground rules now will help in the longer term. Ensure you have half an hour or so of no work before bed. Regular meals. A couple of hours or an evening of doing something other than work can help too. Work smart not hard.
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