We joke about OCD here, and some of us do take things to ridiculous lengths, but real OCD makes life pretty miserable for many of those who suffer from it. Real OCD sufferers might wash their hands every 5 minutes or have to get out of bed every half hour all night long to check to see if the door is locked.
I'm going to make a WAG that more people here actually have OCPD vs. OCD.
Obsessive
Compulsive
Personality
Disorder overlaps OCD, but is quite different. Google OCPD vs. OCD to learn for yourselves.
Here's a few websites defining the differences:
Despite similar names and symptoms, OCD and OCPD have distinct characteristics. Discover the differences between them.
www.verywellmind.com
OCD and OCPD may sound similar, but in fact, obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are two very different conditions.
www.psycom.net
"An individual with OCD has frequent, upsetting thoughts (obsessions) that they try to control by repeating particular behaviors (compulsions). The obsessions spark a great deal of anxiety because they are not only intrusive and unwanted but also recurrent, Dr. Rego says. “People with OCD will do anything to combat or escape the obsessions and therefore they resort to extensive compulsions and avoidance,” he explains. Those with OCD are aware that their obsessions are unreasonable, and they can feel tortured by both the obsessions and compulsive behavior."
"Individuals with OCPD tend to think their way of doing things is the “right and best way,” and they are fixated with following set procedures or routines in their work or daily living, even when these routines are inefficient. These individuals tend to be overly controlling of their environments or relationships, wanting others to conform to the strict rules they set. This personality disorder includes maladaptive traits and behaviors, including perfectionism that interferes with completing tasks, rigid following of moral or ethical codes, hoarding behaviors, and an excessive fixation with lists and rules. A person with OCPD has an overwhelming need for order, a strong sense of “how things should be done,” and a rigidity when it comes to following rules."
In the spirit of OCPD, you are all wrong (except me) is using the term OCD so much. Similar, but different, than how we confuse transmission fluid flush with transmission fluid exchange, LOL.
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