Obsessive Personality Disorder

Question: what is the difference between obsessive-compulsive personality TRAITS and DISORDER? My doctor said i have obsessive-compulsive personality traits, is this the same with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Answer: The traits and the disorder are not the same thing. If you have a personality with obsessive traits, it means that you may be too orderly, or pay too much attention to detail, or worry too much about something that happened in the past, etc. If you had the disorder, you would have obsessions and/or compulsions all the time and you would be extremely distressed and could not lead a normal life. Did you ever watch that movie "As Good as It Gets"? That guy suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question: Why is obsessive compulsive personality disorder called that? Do people with that often develop obsessive compulsive disorder?

Answer: Becaused your obssive and you can't control the things you have to do. Plain and simple. you HAVE to do it. like if its turning a light switch on and off 10 times before you leave a room. OCD ppl HAVE to do it. hope this helps. I see miss eyes above has the same answer lol -Sarge

Question: What's the difference between obsessive compulsive disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder? Can someone suffer from both at the same time?

Answer: There is a big difference... I'm not sure if you can suffer from both at the same time or not... though I don't think so. I think you should go to WebMD and look them both up. That will give you a better idea. :)

Question: can an obsessive compulsive personality disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder make a person gay? Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Answer: One has nothing to do with the other. Your question is offensive.

Question: What are the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder? I understand OCD but I have only recently heard of OCPD. Could someone tell me what people with OCPD do?

Answer: They have a preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism. Also with control. They have a fear of losing control of bodily functions and emotions.Also a fear of giving up control,excessive questioning &attention to details. Angry when disrupted of routines.

Question: How can a person deal with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder? Is there any way to overcome it and have 'normal' emotions and relationships?

Answer: I wish. If it were then I wouldn't have resorted to cutting myself.

Question: How do I control OCPD (obsessive compulsive personality disorder)? I thought I had obsessive compulsive disorder but it turns out to be OCPD. I expect to much from my girlfriend friends and family and I want it to stop especially for my girlfriend. I know Im putting a lot of stress on her and pushing her away and I want to stop. She has put up with it for 5 months now and I know she loves me for dealing with me. Its going to be hard for me to stop because she doesnt make it easy with some of the things she does but I need to get my problem out of the way so I can rationally deal with our problems. Thank You. No drugs, self help only

Answer: You have a disorder as you have stated and OCPD like, OCD, Tourettes Syndrome,.. all need some type of medication, or counselling. But if you want self help only do this: There are people with OCD and OCPD on the site below. Join a group on Yahoo, there are many: here's one that will get you to the right place eventually. http://www.adultswithtourettes2-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Many have OCD and OCPD, lots of them don't take medication and have found ways to cope. Hope this helps.

Question: Is being obsessive connected to a personality disorder? I got a little obsessive over a girl I liked, and it's not the first time either. So, is obsession connected to a personality disorder, or, if it isn't, then how can I overcome being obsessed?

Answer: My first reaction to "a little obsessive over a girl" isn't "personality disorder". I suppose it depends on what you mean by "obsessive". If you followed her home uninvited, or built a shrine to her in your bedroom, maybe we'd be in the realm of pathology. But if you just think about her frequently and you're having a hard time getting over her, that's a normal human experience. There are 10 personality disorders classified in the DSM-IV, and none of them can be diagnosed with the singular symptom of being obsessed with a girl. Note: I'm not saying you shouldn't see a therapist. I'm usually the one trying to convince people to see a therapist! But not every personality *flaw* is a personality disorder.

Question: How to cope when your spouce has obsessive compulsive personality disorder? My husband has OCPD. It is getting more and more difficult to deal with him. He refuses to go for help. Just everyday things are such a production. It's destroying our marriage and I really don't know what to do at this point. Is there anyone here who lives with a person who has OCPD that could give me some advice?

Answer: We coped we made a list of all the concerns every morning we then had an agreement on what could be afforded and stored and where and how, about the days food and medicine and regarding the pets and plants and chores laundry and yard. Then we made a priory list. Then we shared the chores all of them and when we went out i volunteered to do all the checking and promised to check all windows and door locks this way it only had to be dpne onnce and no worry while out. I did not try to be logical I just said ok give me a list and ill do it Took 4 hrs a day to do the lists and keep a record. Every bite of food was recorded also every piece of mail and every phone call Several journals were kept. I did nt have a problem with any of this. I did whatever out of Love and concern

Question: Can a three year old exhibit signs of an obsessive personality or obsessive compulsive disorder? My daughter may show some signs of an obsessive personality but I am just wondering if it is genetic or learned and how I could possibly help her understand herself better.

Answer: Children are repetive by nature - "are we there yet" is proabably the most infamous display. Some children may repeatedly wash hands after learning of germs - but it passes, same with a child who will only eat white foods, or will only sleep with a pink rabbit, all of these are signs of a child learning the limitations and controls they weild on the world around them. The parents job is to help them pass the stage - The child that eats only white foods - can lean that califlower comes in purple and be introduced to one new food a week to learn the richness of dining-for the repetive child - teach them to help with directions and incorporate time readings (all current map programs provide times all you need to do is insert a clock) - the obsessive - the child that washes hands too much can be taught of the wonder of clay and that we need to be "dirty"sometimes so we can laugh at life and create beauty. The child who clings to a beloved toy will learn they are loved and lean as you must one day (but not too soon) to let go and the toy will be forgotton - you just need to put it aside for the story of it later. Many children keep obsessive behaviors because they are reinforced and the child learns that it is acceptable behavior. It is not until much later in life - most professionals agree - mid to late teens, early 20's and during times of extreme anxity. Even then most recover with therapy that disuades the repetive behavior. Only a very few never fully recover. I hope this helps.

Question: What is the difference between a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and OC personality disorder? What makes one a Axis I diagnosis and the other a personality d/o?

Answer: 1. (ocpd) personality d. are fixed, chronic, persistent & lifelong...they can't see anything wrong w/ themselves (egosyntonic) and have no anxiety about it... 2. in ocd the patient has insight but obsessions are too strong to control simply put: ocpd= monica from friends (my ex wife lol too)-- rigid control freaks tx=psychotherapy ocd=monk from tv show tx=1st ssri then clomiprimine then tca's

Question: Are obsessive compulsive personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, etc, related at ? all to "overwork" ? These seem to develop or be exacerbated when people are "overworked".

Answer: I'm narcissistic. Heh.

Question: What is the treament of obsessive compulsive personality disorder ?

Answer: Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (for example, Prozac) may help reduce obsessions and compulsions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy may also help, and medications in combination with talk therapy may be more effective than either treatment alone.

Question: Are these features of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder/Social Anxiety? -correcting yourself for every little mistake made, say you're trying to describe something and you use the wrong word to describe it so you go back and repeat the sentence using the correct word and you do this repeatedly and excessively throughout a conversation, making it difficult to get your thoughts out -someone asks you a question and you don't know how to answer it but you're afraid of admitting it, so you pause or use verbal pauses for a long time before finally answering. - ruminating repeatedly and excessively about your every mistake and viewing yourself in a rigid and/or perfectionistic way

Answer: yes.. i have severe anxiety and ocd.. i replay stuff over and over in my head. if i make a 'mistake' i have to replay it. i've been like this since i was a kid...

Question: Any tips to recovering obsessive compulsive personality disorder?

Answer: Knowing the difference between unhealthy compulsions and difficult habits. Working with your psychiatrist and psychologist to find the right mix of therapy and medicines for you. Willingness to work on your habit at all times (including leaving events that trigger compulsions).

Question: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder? What does it mean when people say that OCD, and OCPD have to keep you from performing daily activities? I have practically every symptom of OCD and OCPD, but if I went to a doctor they'd say that I don't classify because it doesn't severely affect my life. Is it true that if it doesn't severly affect your life, then you don't have it?

Answer: Lots of people could say they have features of one or both. It's not considered a mental disorder unless it causes significant problems in your life. For example, I have a hang up with numbers, I like to count things, or spell words on my fingers. But it doesn't take up so much of my time that I can't get my work done, eat, pay bills, or whatever. If it did, then maybe it would be considered a disorder; OCD. I also have a hang up about making lists of things for no apparent reason. If I was very insistent that other people had to follow my list in the exact order, and I was so insistent that I couldn't get along with anybody, then it might be considered severe enough to be Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder.