This brings more questions re OCPD..e.g.: What is the relationship between OCPD and functional misery ( my word for dysthymia)?...yet there is, to that person, no way else to be...and they think this is the "right" way to be.
Really interesting info on experiential avoidance and the paradoxical increase in distress. I have many traits of both OCD and OCPD but don't pursue a diagnosis as treatments seem to be contraindicated for me. I struggle a lot at times and found this on a mission to stop intrusive thoughts tonight. Thanks
Thank You Dr Grande. I watch your videos and take notes at the same time. I find these topics utterly fascinating.. As did 3 strangers who were pretending not to watch your video over my shoulder whilst we were all tightly squeezed on the tube in London today!! Hee!! Hee!! Amazing!! Thanks once again for your dedication. It is truly appreciated by not only me, but by people I don't even know!! ☺ L.J.
I’m a therapist and, after a recent breakup, I went through a difficult anxious and depressive episode. My relationship lasted 2.5 years but the most struggles occurred in the last 9 months. Given my personal and relational issues, i recently brought up the idea of OCPD to my therapist. He wasn’t keen on that, so I let it go. But, I felt something else had to be involved. We’re looking into the possibility of Asperger’s now. I’m 28.
Uh-Oh...This is hitting close to home. I wonder if OCPD tendencies are associated with addictions. Sadly, and to my own alarm, I have noticed that when I do not have specific work projects for a while (a billability gap), I get increasingly stressed. Perhaps this is what workaholism means... But hoarding, thankfully, is not my thing :)
Oh, I am iterested in more insight on ACT, acceptance and commitment therapy! Have you considered making a video on it, I'm not sure I saw it in your playlist on CBT...
This is very interesting. I suspect trauma might exacerbate the symptoms, and personal training in the theatrical arts might elevate some of the outward symptoms. But more study definitely needs to go into the inner demons that exist within the ocpd/avoidance personality paradigm. More info Please!
OCPD must feel good on the inside, but it is frustratingly moronic from the outside. I see a lot of self-satisfaction in overcomplicating very simple tasks to the level that it holds everyone else back. If anyone tries to move forward onto more productive and valuable efforts, the OCPD person will bring everything grinding to a halt and then hold us all at square one where no one can anything done. One person that worked with him confided "he was kind of dodgy to figure out. And he spoke in circles a lot. You'd say, I think we should do it this way, and he'd agree, but then repeat what he'd just said, which is contrary to what you just disagreed with. So you'd be like oh, guess he didn't understand me, so you'd repeat what you'd said, and he'd agree again, and then repeat his original statement that was completely contrary."
This brings more questions re OCPD..e.g.: What is the relationship between OCPD and functional misery ( my word for dysthymia)?...yet there is, to that person, no way else to be...and they think this is the "right" way to be.
Really interesting info on experiential avoidance and the paradoxical increase in distress. I have many traits of both OCD and OCPD but don't pursue a diagnosis as treatments seem to be contraindicated for me. I struggle a lot at times and found this on a mission to stop intrusive thoughts tonight. Thanks
Thank You Dr Grande. I watch your videos and take notes at the same time. I find these topics utterly fascinating.. As did 3 strangers who were pretending not to watch your video over my shoulder whilst we were all tightly squeezed on the tube in London today!! Hee!! Hee!! Amazing!! Thanks once again for your dedication. It is truly appreciated by not only me, but by people I don't even know!! ☺ L.J.
You are quite welcome!
I’m a therapist and, after a recent breakup, I went through a difficult anxious and depressive episode. My relationship lasted 2.5 years but the most struggles occurred in the last 9 months. Given my personal and relational issues, i recently brought up the idea of OCPD to my therapist. He wasn’t keen on that, so I let it go. But, I felt something else had to be involved. We’re looking into the possibility of Asperger’s now. I’m 28.
Uh-Oh...This is hitting close to home. I wonder if OCPD tendencies are associated with addictions. Sadly, and to my own alarm, I have noticed that when I do not have specific work projects for a while (a billability gap), I get increasingly stressed. Perhaps this is what workaholism means... But hoarding, thankfully, is not my thing :)
Oh, I am iterested in more insight on ACT, acceptance and commitment therapy! Have you considered making a video on it, I'm not sure I saw it in your playlist on CBT...
Great video.
Thank you!
This is very interesting. I suspect trauma might exacerbate the symptoms, and personal training in the theatrical arts might elevate some of the outward symptoms. But more study definitely needs to go into the inner demons that exist within the ocpd/avoidance personality paradigm. More info Please!
OCPD must feel good on the inside, but it is frustratingly moronic from the outside. I see a lot of self-satisfaction in overcomplicating very simple tasks to the level that it holds everyone else back. If anyone tries to move forward onto more productive and valuable efforts, the OCPD person will bring everything grinding to a halt and then hold us all at square one where no one can anything done.
One person that worked with him confided "he was kind of dodgy to figure out. And he spoke in circles a lot. You'd say, I think we should do it this way, and he'd agree, but then repeat what he'd just said, which is contrary to what you just disagreed with. So you'd be like oh, guess he didn't understand me, so you'd repeat what you'd said, and he'd agree again, and then repeat his original statement that was completely contrary."
OCPD is in the workplace. Most of my managers and supervisors have it.
Most people I’ve even known with OCPD are mean as heck. And they enjoy it.
years of hypoglycemia i was wondering what my exact diagnosis is ... OCPD N A I L E D it .... sugar sugar honey honey ... thats my problem.
zloben9000 what are you talking about?