Posted by CareBear04 on January 28, 2005, at 12:51:22
In reply to Re: Ron: Quick Question about Lamictal, Thank You » Ron Hill, posted by SLS on January 25, 2005, at 6:20:50
hey sls,
i think there's at least one big thing to keep in mind about OCPD. it's supposed to affect mostly men, but as a female, i meet nearly all the criteria. still, i've never been diagnosed because though i meet the letter of the diagnosis, i don't really fit the 'spirit' of it. i think OCPD is a diagnosis for those who are very controlling, who fail to trust others and delegate because they don't trust that the other people will do things as well and as thoroughly as they would. perfectionism is one part of it, but so is the tendency to control and subordinate others for the sake of doing it. that's my impression of the disorder and the reason i've never been diagnosed, though i meet the criteria. hope this helps!
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