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Old Jul 08, 2013, 11:54 AM
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How do you stop yourself from thinking you're right to be the way you are and it's unjust that nobody likes you for it when you are really a good person? And how do you stop making a fool of yourself in social situations by making misunderstood comments? How do you relax and let go of following strict guidelines?

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Old Jul 09, 2013, 11:07 AM
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did I ask impossible questions?
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 12:01 PM
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Yes you did as tough one.

I don't know that you can just stop yourself from believing your right and that it's unjust that no one likes you for it despite being a good person. I think that sort of change in thought process would be pretty radical and would be the result of working with a therapist. It's so taxing when you believe you have a right to be the way you are but are in conflict over the fact that the way you are is causing people to move away from you.
Misunderstood comments is a troubling one though. Could be the result of not listening to what others are saying, having a hard time staying on the subject, having a hard time communicating an idea in a cohesive manner, or maybe being stuck on an opinion or trying to prove a point.
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 01:13 PM
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it's different things. Jokes, or trying to be fun and social, coming across as rude or odd or obvious, not being able to get my thoughts across in a way that accurately shows my way of thinking in a way they can understand, and yes getting stuck on an opinion and trying to prove a point...at that I just can't let it go cause i'm so frustrated they're not understanding what i'm trying to say.
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 02:52 PM
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Although I don't share in your diagnosis, I do have much of the same trouble.
It is so frustrating isn't it? Some days I just want to avoid everyone for fear that something I say will be taken wrong. I don't know if it's neurological or psychological.
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 03:00 PM
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I do not have any friends because of it. I just can't seem to make any. as soon as I get comfortable enough to be myself...well myself is someone not to be liked I guess...I just feel completely misunderstood. I don't understand why they don't understand my thought process. how can it be THAT different when I totally get what they mean and all their hidden messages?
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 03:01 PM
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HOw about at work or with family? Same troubles?
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 03:14 PM
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yes nothing different. in fact I don't talk to my siblings or mom anymore.
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Old Jul 09, 2013, 03:16 PM
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hah the only time i'm able to keep my mouth shut is when I KNOW it would hurt them. But I can't be normal. I just want to be able to be normal. or have them magically get me lol Cause really I don't want to change....I like me. I want to be able to be myself because when I try to be someone else...it just screws everything up and I can't handle it...I get depressed
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 02:30 PM
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Have you talked with a therapist?
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Old Jul 11, 2013, 08:29 PM
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no, pc is it...probably for good...my husband is too impatient to help me and he's the only one that has an inkling of what's going on.
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Old Jul 12, 2013, 06:00 PM
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no, pc is it...probably for good...my husband is too impatient to help me and he's the only one that has an inkling of what's going on.
Hmmmm... If you could find free or low cost options for assistance would you consider them?
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Old Jul 13, 2013, 12:23 PM
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no, pc is all i have
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I was looking through this forum for any threads on OCPD because I noticed right away that Personality Place lacks a spot for it. I came across your thread, and understood exactly what you were saying. I get so frustrated with people not comprehending my meaning. Troglodytes! I am tired of trying to explain myself. It is like everyone else is speaking a different language. I have had to ostracize myself from most of the population. It doesn't help that I have also been diagnosed with other disorders, including BPD. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I wish there were more threads about OCPD on here, and you are not alone, and if you want to chat on the topic, I'm all ears.
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