Perfectionism vs OCPD vs OCD: What You Need to Know

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🔓 Unlock access to MedCircle’s workshops & series, plus connect with others who are taking charge of their mental wellness journeys through your MedCircle Community. Join now: https://my.medcircle.com/community-yt Perfectionism can simply be a personality trait. However, it can also be a sign of obsessive compulsive personality disorder or OCPD. Additionally, OCPD is often misconceived as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These disorders are so misunderstood, and the first step in mental health recovery is the right diagnosis. In this interview, triple board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson break down perfectionism vs OCPD vs OCD. Here's what you need to know. In this video, they discuss... What is OCPD? What are its symptoms? How is OCPD different from obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD? Are there any other mental health causes of extreme perfectionism? What about being “rigid” in relationships? What are the myths or misconceptions surrounding OCPD symptoms like perfectionism and rigidity? How can these extreme symptoms affect someone’s relationships? What can someone with these symptoms do to improve their relationships? What about the supporter on the “other side” of the relationship? How can someone spot the signs or behaviors that signal professional intervention may be needed? And more. Watch more mental health & psychology videos on every personality disorder and more at MedCircle: Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) Schizotypal personality disorder (STPD) Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Dependent personality disorder (DPD) Related: dissociative identity disorder (DID) formerly known as multiple personality disorder #OCPD #PersonalityDisorders​ #MedCircle​ *MedCircle is not a referral service and does not recommend, endorse, discourage, screen, or approve any providers, medical procedures, products, or services; nor does MedCircle provide medical advice of any kind. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your healthcare provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. Only your healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.