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Do you have features of OCD?
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thorn969
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01 May 2006, 12:41 pm

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yep. although, i tend to suffer from the compulsive side of it, more than the obsessive side of it. i have 'chronic motor tic disorder,' too.


Hmmm... I don't think I am OCD. Although I have a theory that all Aspies would qualify for OCPD:

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:

    is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost
    shows perfectionism that interferes with task completion (e.g., is unable to complete a project because his or her own overly strict standards are not met)
    is excessively devoted to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships (not accounted for by obvious economic necessity)
    is overconscientious, scrupulous, and inflexible about matters of morality, ethics, or values (not accounted for by cultural or religious identification)
    is unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value
    is reluctant to delegate tasks or to work with others unless they submit to exactly his or her way of doing things
    adopts a miserly spending style toward both self and others; money is viewed as something to be hoarded for future catastrophes
    shows rigidity and stubbornness



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01 May 2006, 12:43 pm

im ocd

doesn't effect me much anymore although i do tend to get obsessed still..


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01 May 2006, 1:18 pm

thorn969 wrote:
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yep. although, i tend to suffer from the compulsive side of it, more than the obsessive side of it. i have 'chronic motor tic disorder,' too.


Hmmm... I don't think I am OCD. Although I have a theory that all Aspies would qualify for OCPD:

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:

    is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost
    shows perfectionism that interferes with task completion (e.g., is unable to complete a project because his or her own overly strict standards are not met)
    is excessively devoted to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships (not accounted for by obvious economic necessity)
    is overconscientious, scrupulous, and inflexible about matters of morality, ethics, or values (not accounted for by cultural or religious identification)
    is unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value
    is reluctant to delegate tasks or to work with others unless they submit to exactly his or her way of doing things
    adopts a miserly spending style toward both self and others; money is viewed as something to be hoarded for future catastrophes
    shows rigidity and stubbornness


I agree.



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01 May 2006, 1:19 pm

thorn969 wrote:
Hmmm... I don't think I am OCD. Although I have a theory that all Aspies would qualify for OCPD:

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:

    is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost
    shows perfectionism that interferes with task completion (e.g., is unable to complete a project because his or her own overly strict standards are not met)
    is excessively devoted to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships (not accounted for by obvious economic necessity)
    is overconscientious, scrupulous, and inflexible about matters of morality, ethics, or values (not accounted for by cultural or religious identification)
    is unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value
    is reluctant to delegate tasks or to work with others unless they submit to exactly his or her way of doing things
    adopts a miserly spending style toward both self and others; money is viewed as something to be hoarded for future catastrophes
    shows rigidity and stubbornness


Here is another article discussing OCPD and how much it has in common with OCD.

http://www.ocdonline.com/articlephillipson6.php

When I was seeing a doctor for the OCD he actually talked with my husband to determine that it was not OCPD but instead what I guess is called OCD with poor insight. (Since most people with OCD acknowledge that there is no basis for their obsessions or compulsions whereas I could rationalize things like handwashing). But when you read this stuff it seems to me like there is little difference between OCD, OCPD and AS.



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01 May 2006, 1:48 pm

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I also have obsessive thoughts, IE I will sometimes get caught thinking about one thing.


I don't think this is exceptional, most people sometimes obsessively think about a thing -- for example, a person might obsess over someone they are in love with.

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OCD shares some neural pathways with tourettes. I can attest to this. Sometimes I will have unwanted thoughts. For example, perhaps I will be standing in line to get food at a family dinner, and think about smashing my plate over someone's head. I'm not a bad person, and I would never do such a thing to a loved one, however I have thoughts of doing it because it's wrong.


I think everyone -- or most people -- fantasizes about harmimng others from time to time.

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I expect lots of people do this, aspies more than NTs.



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01 May 2006, 1:50 pm

thorn969 wrote:
Hmmm... I don't think I am OCD. Although I have a theory that all Aspies would qualify for OCPD:

A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:

    is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost
    shows perfectionism that interferes with task completion (e.g., is unable to complete a project because his or her own overly strict standards are not met)
    is excessively devoted to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships (not accounted for by obvious economic necessity)
    is overconscientious, scrupulous, and inflexible about matters of morality, ethics, or values (not accounted for by cultural or religious identification)
    is unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value
    is reluctant to delegate tasks or to work with others unless they submit to exactly his or her way of doing things
    adopts a miserly spending style toward both self and others; money is viewed as something to be hoarded for future catastrophes
    shows rigidity and stubbornness


I'm not like that at all.