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Post by Lone Wanderer on Jun 13, 2018 8:52:18 GMT
Source: The differences between OCD and a perfectionistic personalityObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is often confused with OCD, but there are major differences that may be unknown to the general public. OCPD is characterized by ego-syntonic thoughts and habits, meaning the person is not bothered by these thoughts and actions. The person doesn't think these thoughts are irrational or abnormal, but rather likes them. An individual with OCPD may be described as a perfectionist, or as someone who pays excessive attention to detail, resulting in a poor work-life balance, rigidity, stubbornness, and a preoccupation with lists and tasks that cause the individual to lose sight of the big picture and often prevents the task at hand from ever being completed. In general, individuals with OCPD may not think they have a problem, while individuals with OCD are aware that their thoughts and actions are abnormal or irrational. Personality disorders are abnormal, ingrained patterns of behavior that deviate from society’s norms. Difficulty with interpersonal skills, impulse control, and cognition are the specific underlying traits in an individual with a personality disorder. OCPD is no different. |
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Post by Elizabeth on Jun 29, 2018 10:04:26 GMT
I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I won't die though if something doesn't go perfectly. I'll be disappointed for a few minutes and then will shrug it off. Only two times someone said I had OCD which was wrong.
1. A guy jokingly said I had it because wanted to check in the mirror if my hair was fine. But he said he was kidding. And it was windy so had to check if wind didn't destroy my hair so yeah.
2. I took a selfie and a girl asked if I have OCD. I was like no I just have a selfie. Shrug
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Post by Lone Wanderer on Jun 29, 2018 10:22:54 GMT
I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I won't die though if something doesn't go perfectly. I'll be disappointed for a few minutes and then will  it off. Only two times someone said I had OCD which was wrong. 1. A guy jokingly said I had it because wanted to check in the mirror if my hair was fine. But he said he was kidding. And it was windy so had to check if wind didn't destroy my hair so yeah. 2. I took a selfie and a girl asked if I have OCD. I was like no I just have a selfie. People overuse and misuse terms like OCD. Only an expert (psychologist or psychiatrist) can detect OCD in someone's behavior. Perfectionism and OCPD are different stories and not all types of perfectionism or completionism are signs of OCPD. But if your perfectionism has negative effects/aspects in your life, then you should visit an expert because it may be related to OCPD. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 10:29:22 GMT
I've heard that this syndrome in adding with maniacal features that's what many believers have got. In theory, this syndrome arose such a phenomenon as 'religion'.
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Post by Elizabeth on Jun 29, 2018 10:31:13 GMT
I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I won't die though if something doesn't go perfectly. I'll be disappointed for a few minutes and then will it off. Only two times someone said I had OCD which was wrong. 1. A guy jokingly said I had it because wanted to check in the mirror if my hair was fine. But he said he was kidding. And it was windy so had to check if wind didn't destroy my hair so yeah. 2. I took a selfie and a girl asked if I have OCD. I was like no I just have a selfie. People overuse and misuse terms like OCD. Only an expert (psychologist or psychiatrist) can detect OCD in someone's behavior. Perfectionism and OCPD are different stories and not all types of perfectionism or completionism are signs of OCPD. But if your perfectionism has negative effects/aspects in your life, then you should visit an expert because it may be related to OCPD. No. I'm too much of a positive person for something to affect me negatively for long. Shrug |
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Post by jonbain on Jun 29, 2018 10:46:24 GMT
Source: The differences between OCD and a perfectionistic personalityObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is often confused with OCD, but there are major differences that may be unknown to the general public. OCPD is characterized by ego-syntonic thoughts and habits, meaning the person is not bothered by these thoughts and actions. The person doesn't think these thoughts are irrational or abnormal, but rather likes them. An individual with OCPD may be described as a perfectionist, or as someone who pays excessive attention to detail, resulting in a poor work-life balance, rigidity, stubbornness, and a preoccupation with lists and tasks that cause the individual to lose sight of the big picture and often prevents the task at hand from ever being completed. In general, individuals with OCPD may not think they have a problem, while individuals with OCD are aware that their thoughts and actions are abnormal or irrational. Personality disorders are abnormal, ingrained patterns of behavior that deviate from society’s norms. Difficulty with interpersonal skills, impulse control, and cognition are the specific underlying traits in an individual with a personality disorder. OCPD is no different. Many personality problems are as a result of high intelligence that has no meaningful outlet. So the person over-analyzes useless events compulsively. They often do not take on difficult tasks which would provide an outlet for their mind due to an inferiority complex caused by an abusive and belittling education system or society. Point being, people need to realize that they are often smarter than they allow for. This is often true in maths, where a negative emotion becomes associated with such ideas. So whenever presented with math problems they re-live a humiliating experience from the schooling system, then shrink away and become neurotic. By meditating on such events, focusing the awareness on transcending them, one can tap into intelligence far beyond what one believes one is capable of. Even the smartest people are unaware of how they sell themselves short like this. |
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it off. Only two times someone said I had OCD which was wrong.
