Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder versus Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Living with mental disorders is extremely challenging, especially when it comes to obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Despite the similarities in their names, they do not share many similarities. In this video we are going to explore the differences. OCD is ruled by intrusive thoughts called, obsessions that cause anxiety and force the person to perform compulsions for relief. OCPD is ruled by perfectionism and detail. Unlike individuals with OCD, people with OCPD are not self-aware and can hurt the people around them. Their relationships are more susceptible, and they face more issues in the workplace. Nonetheless, people suffering from both disorders can benefits from a variety of treatments. To learn more about OCD and OCPD please check out the resources provided below.
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[@DoctorandtheDoll]

My sister has OCD and I have OCPD. Let's just say therapy has been a blessing for us both ❤.

[@VestalNumbre]

16 All Scripture is inspired of God+ and beneficial for teaching,+ for reproving, for setting things straight,+ for disciplining in righteousness,+ 17 This will beginning of discussion while I doe have Autism and teaces of personality disorder

[@aushie1018]

Me and my brother facing the same

[@AudTheGod]

People say they have OCD like its an accessory. Its so hard for me to not pick at everything. I pick at my skin constantly and will pick at my face in the mirror for 2-6 hours daily. It flies by like nothing and I can’t get myself to stop. I’ve scarred myself up and cause acne when there isn’t any. I also pull out my hair and brows and lashes. I’ve gotten better about the brows and the lashes is very infrequent, but i just can’t make myself stop. Its so hard and I don’t know why because I know I should stop

[@iwatchyoutubeforfun5164]

You're not alone, I myself suffer from OCD and keeps pulling hair. I hope you get better bro🦾

[@essiemamedu47]

Ocpd but you're introverted and socially anxious so you can't tell people you don't actually like the way they do things you just sit and let your mind start becoming obsessive about the ocpd.

[@raidonbay]

I can say that was concise and well understood. My heart started racing just when I was going to admit my flaws (it settled). Thank you.

[@johnynoway9127]

and then you never admited them lol

[@KalebPeters99]

The videos on this channel are great! Hope you get more attention soon ✨

[@christyjohnson5618]

Explains complex things very well. Thank you.

[@joshrobinson6806]

That was super helpful, thanks!

[@abigail.13]

I have OCPD and I'm going to definitely seek therapy especially after watching this video ❤

[@alimccreery755]

Thank you for this video. I have a couple of friends who have this disorder and now we all live under the same roof. I’m seeking education in order to help me with understanding how and why they operate the way they do so I can effectively communicate better.

[@ConsiderItHealth]

Thank you for a great explanation of the difference between the two!

[@praksheethavlogs5328]

Well Explained. Thanks

[@GUT5S]

there's a lot of stuff wrong with me, like PTSD, but OCPD is definitely the toughest challenge in my life, it's overwhelmingly difficult to manage sometimes, but I'll never give up

[@VestalNumbre]

16 All Scripture is inspired of God+ and beneficial for teaching,+ for reproving, for setting things straight,+ for disciplining in righteousness,+ 17 I have Autism.

[@rikuumii]

Thank you so much for this video. I love learning about psychology but I've had trouble understanding the difference between these two disorders. Now it makes perfect sense.

[@DemystifyingMedicineMcMaster]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eyebutterfly]

Beautiful presentation thank you

[@shashankkumaryadav6816]

Excellent explanation 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

Shit. Today I just learned that I share a lot of traits with OCPD. And can tell that it happened around 2018 when I got super depressed. I kept my head down and spoke to nobody at work back then, and at my current job now (altercations between coworkers made me worse), I was ALWAYS walking around looking for something to do. I've gotten mad at my sister and her boyfriend due to the laziness being shown from them and keeping this apartment clean. I yelled at her man because he wanted to take his sweet ass time to get up. Maybe I'm misunderstood, not just by everyone around me. BUT, MYSELF.

[@cody_go_create]

👏

[@Tortola_gorda]

I do have extreme OCD, it is now more controlled but a couple years ago i had to go outside in a hazmat suit cause i thought i was gonna get contaminated if i didnt, i still have to wear gloves when i go outside to touch things because my OCD is not fully gone yet. Yes, i am going to therapy.

[@VestalNumbre]

16 All Scripture is inspired of God+ and beneficial for teaching,+ for reproving, for setting things straight,+ for disciplining in righteousness,+ 17 I have Autism therefore I am

[@mikhaeldrummer4938]

I have all the signs of OCD, as well as 50% signs of OCPD. Does this mean I have ODVD?

[@DILLIGAF_777]

5,6,7&8,, 44 and now when stressed I dont realise I a rocking slightly. Why??

[@Biology_Creativeness]

So, well. Do I have one of these two if I follow a designed method of making my beds and can’t stand it when there’s a single wrinkle on my bed sheet ?

[@cm-yu6gu]

Not necessarily, it depends how much not doing those behaviours affect you. People with ocd would have a near or full breakdown and would not be able to continue with their day if things like the bed are not in order. If you just have a preference and it kind of irks you it's not the same as suffering from OCD which is debilitating and stops you living life

[@anisaislam3161]

welp i have more of the characteristics of ocd but a few of ocpd. i’m not gonna self diagnose with not enough research tho.

[@justrandomthings709]

Is OCD still considered as part of Anxiety Disorders? DSM 5-TR have already separated obsessive-compulsive related disorders from anxiety disorders.

[@user-zy2mu4hk8z]

Yes

[@sailstomars]

Can you live with both?

[@frankG335]

It's possible to have both.

[@detroitMC313]

I have both. 70-80% of each.

[@essiemamedu47]

The lines are still blurred for me, so i guess more ocpd and little ocd.

[@tomsale5142]

Related to.aspergers adhd

[@essiemamedu47]

Ocpd but you are a chronic procastinator and when you don't complete the task on your todo list you break down and feel worthless and depressed

[@LucaMuntz]

I was diagnosed with OCD. OCPD wasn’t mentioned. Isn’t personality just a subtype under OCD tho?

[@minaminerva334]

No

[@ShadyPlatinum777]

I feel both apply to me

[@detroitMC313]

Anyone else also correlate with: 1) Compulsive shopping?? 2) Obsession with honesty and truth?? 3) Overly thoughtful and empathetic (quick to help others much more than the average person would be.) 4) Hyper-sexuality?? 5) Also, any stimulants (Adderall, Coke, etc...) STRONGLY worsens obsessive, worrying, negative thoughts??

[@anisaislam3161]

2 and 4😅 i hate that i think so sexually of people it annoys me so much

[@mariodian]

I can’t believe you’d mention irrationality of something being asymmetrical at 3:50 and then have the white box with “Anxiety Disorder” placed on the left side while everything else is either aligned to the center or to the right. Are you trying to give me a stroke? 😂

[@-siimplykiki-2975]

I took a quiz to see if I have ocpd and I scored a 99

[@-siimplykiki-2975]

Or ocpd

[@squirtle7G1]

If you think you have OCPD, then seek out a professional diagnoses. Online quizzes aren't reliable

[@Catinthecosmos155]

My mom has ocpd and I have ocd, she is the kinda person to use ocd as and adjectives or make jokes like “obsessive Christmas disorder” even though I tell her how much it hurts me, she just responds by telling me that she’s just coping with her mental health with humor. I try so hard to explain the difference and how much these stupid things hurt me but she just won’t listen. I’m tempted to show her this video now. She needs l know how different they are and how much she is harming my mental health.

[@Monipenny1000]

Show her the video with kindness, not with anger and frustration, be open and explore with her, remember that she has a disorder she can't control anymore than you can control yours. OCPD have bad jokes, it's part of the disorder, to cope. Why are you trying so hard to explain the difference to her? Why is it so important to you that she knows the diffference? Maybe she doesn't want to admit to her disorder? Take a different approach. If something doesn't work, try something different but it helps to understand her disorder. Are you an adult? Do you live in the same home with her? Having your own home will be a blessing. Please understand that I am coming from a place of understanding, not judgement. I learned about OCPD at the end of last year here on YT. Finally, there was a name for my husbands' and his dads odd behavior's. OCPD people are very difficult to live with. Both my therapist and psychiatrist said, "that's a difficult disorder to live with!" I had lived with this man for almost 37 years, it has not been easy. The first 15 years, he was comorbid with malignant NPD. It was my decisive actions that forced some of his changes. His dad was far worse, his poor mother, may she rest in peace.

[@lebo3793]

I guess we all find ourselves somewhere in the spectrum

[@squirtle7G1]

You either have OCD or OCPD or you don't. From what I understand, there is no spectrum. I have OCD and wouldn't wish it upon anyone else

[@tomsale5142]

@@squirtle7G1 I've got fybromyalgia from.my.ocd

[@detroitMC313]

Sorry but of all the "mental illnesses", OCPD is the best one to have. High morality and strives to make things perfect. Sounds like superman to me.

[@maritadenil6774]

You are so wrong

[@graceclover8697]

it gets to the point where it’s exhausting and too draining, mentally and physically. especially when things don’t go your way, the amount of frustration is insufferable

[@LS1759]

When I try not to do something it forces me to do it gets obsessed in my mind and helps me not Concentrate😣

[@LS1759]

Like an Intrusive thought tells me to..cut my lips or pull my friends hair behind her or say a bad,thing

[@LS1759]

Tell me about it😖

[@LS1759]

Even with autism and ADHD and eco blah and trippofobia and claustofobia

[@LS1759]

I don't like ocd😭😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠