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eihwaz -> RE: Spelling and Grammar OCD? (12/30/2010 6:51:04 PM)
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ORIGINAL: MrCyanide
I am here to find out whether or not my infatuation with correct spelling is just a minor annoyance, or quite possibly a full on OCD.
The best way I can explain it is, is if you're sitting down at your house and you see a picture that's slightly tilted on the wall, so you get up and fix it. Though I wouldn't consider the action of fixing a picture to be an OCD, but the emotional tension someone may feel behind them if they didn't go and fix the picture.
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I'm able to stop myself from correcting someone's spelling, but it makes me feel anxious, and I won't be able to stop thinking about it.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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From Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition, DSM IV-TR = 300.3
A. Either obsessions or compulsions: Obsessions are as defined by (1), (2), (3), and (4): - recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress
- the thoughts, impulses, or images are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems
- the person attempts to ignore or suppress such thoughts, impulses, or images, or to neutralize them with some other thought or action
- the person recognizes that the obsessional thoughts, impulses, or images are a product of his or her own mind (not imposed from without as in thought insertion)
Compulsions as defined by (1) and (2): - repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly
- the behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing distress or preventing some dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts either are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or are clearly excessive
B. At some point during the course of the disorder, the person has recognized that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable. Note: This does not apply to children. C. The obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time consuming (take more than 1 hour a day), or significantly interfere with the person's normal routine, occupational (or academic) functioning, or usual activities or relationships. D. If another Axis I disorder is present, the content of the obsessions or compulsions is not restricted to it.... E. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
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From Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition, DSM IV-TR = 301.4
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
If the behavior you describe is interfering with your life and/or relationships, you might consider cognitive behavioral therapy, either from a professional or using a self-help manual.
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