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Ocd and ocpd
What is the difference between ocd and ocpd. Can both treated with therapy or medicine required. What can be done
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So, the primary difference is that OCD is an anxiety disorder, and OCPD is a personality disorder. The treatment line depends on the severity and also on the duration the client has been struggling with it.
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OCD is characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety. These behaviors are time-consuming and interfere with daily life.
Whereas, OCPD is personality disorder marked by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, control, strict adherence to rules and much more. OCPD relates to one's overall personality traits and tendencies. OCD can develop later on in life from certain factors or events, whereas OCPD is a personality disorder that a person is born with. Individuals with OCPD often lack self-awareness
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Psychology and Psychiatry follow same theoretical understanding but treatment modalities vary...A Psychologist can give you more time for a session to discuss the issues one is undergoing and give logical clarity to refine perception
Depending on severity of discomfort one can go to two disciplines simultaneously
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They do share similarities but they are different. OCD is a mental disorder that may be short term and treatable; OCPD is a personality disorder that is lifelong and can effect a person’s thoughts, behaviour, mood.
Yes, both can be treated with medication (SSRIs) and/or therapy (psychotherapy). However, it takes a lot of time and patience with therapy especially when working with OCPD.
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It’s best to work with a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist together. For OCPD a diagnosis would be necessary before starting treatment and therapy.
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OCD is obsessive compulsive disorder, where in the person gets excessive or repetitive thoughts that causes distress. Further in OCD, people have the urge to do a specific act again and again to get rid of anxiety.
OCPD on the other hand is a personality disorder. It mostly involves being a perfectionist
They both can be treated and managed using therapy and medication
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