Let’s talk about my Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder for a second…

Just Perfect…

Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is characterized by perfectionism, excessive attention to detail, and working excessively. This can cause problems at work or school since the individual might refuse to participate in certain activities or arguments over trivial things. While they may seem like nitpicking, people with OCPD are actually highly stressed out themselves.

Ouch?!

They have a hard time with relationships, since they tend to be very harsh on themselves and others. This may cause social problems because the individual might not understand what is socially acceptable. They are also generally intolerant of people who do not share their views or work ethic. Lastly, they are known for being stubborn when it comes to accepting criticism.

Mmm…

If social problems are not already prevalent enough, individuals with OCPD will often create them. They may be too critical of others and their behaviors or talk back when they don’t get what they want; this leads to arguments and confrontations. The disorder’s name is derived from the word “obsessive,” since the individual might be obsessed with staying clean or doing certain tasks in a specific way. They could wash their hands for hours if they are afraid of germs, for example.

Phew!

You should not confuse OCPD with OCD, since obsessive compulsive disorder is different from this personality disorder. People who have OCD actually experience intrusive thoughts that could disturb them immensely, whereas people with OCPD simply do certain things repeatedly to an excessive degree. Since OCPD is not considered a health problem, the two are often confused with each other.

I never knew

People with obsessive compulsive personality disorder might not even realize they have it, because their behavior is so regular to them. They may only seek treatment when someone tells them that there are issues in their life or issues that concern other people around them. If you think someone might have OCPD, just remind yourself of the signs and symptoms we mentioned above and take note of how they behave in different situations.

So Cool!

So cool to me that I have high-functioning Autistic Savant syndrome with co-morbid ADHD and OCPD. Unstoppable!