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.

This video contains information about mental health that may be sensitive to some viewers. This video is not a substitute for professional advice and is created for informational purposes. Please speak with a qualified mental health expert if you feel you need medical advice.

This video was made by McMaster students Kourosh Hariri, Nahal Emami Far, Alvina Hussain in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program

Copyright McMaster University 2021

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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 ❤.

[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.

[essiemamedu]

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.

[christyjohnson]

Explains complex things very well. Thank you.

[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

[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.

[KalebPeters]

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

[GUTS]

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

[abigail.]

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

[alimccreery]

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.

[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.

[QuestionabIeStudios]

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.

[ConsiderItHealth]

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

[detroitMC]

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??

[JessFifoe]

Ocd: must do rituals or think something bad will happen

Ocpd: must do order, perfectionism & cleanliness for sake of it. No evil intrusive thoughts of inslest, predophilia, etc

[justrandomthings]

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

[anisaislam]

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.

[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 ?

[DILLIGAF_]

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

[Luca_Munz]

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