Different Type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Personality Traits

There are many different types of OCD, and the symptoms can vary greatly among sufferers. Obsessive compulsive disorder literally changes your personality, as your life is so consumed by the disorder. In this article, we will discuss some of the common manifestations of OCD, and its effects on the lives of those who suffer with it on a daily basis.

Some people who have OCD have an intense fear of dirt and germs. Because of this, they are forever washing their hands, washing their clothing, cleaning their homes, etc, but they never feel as though they are completely safe. Their fear leads them to think that they will actually suffer from physical harm if they do not do these things. They kind of feel like every disease and germ is lurking on everything they come into contact with, and if they don't constantly clean and sterilize everything they touch, then they too will become infested and sick.

Another form of OCD causes sufferers to feel like they have to check and recheck everything they do. They may lock the door on the way out, and before they get to their car think they have to go back and check it again to make certain no one can get in while they are away. If using an appliance, such as the oven, or iron, they may go back several times to make sure they turned the item off and unplugged it. They live in fear that if they fail to check something and there is a problem something horrible will happen as a result, and all blame will fall on their shoulders. These people, known as checkers, often spend so much time going back over their own footsteps that they have a hard time getting anything done, even routine tasks such as cooking can prove to be difficult.

Obsessionals, as they are called, often have thoughts of harming other people, and sometimes even themselves. These thoughts seem so real to them that they live in a constant fear of themselves, and spend most of their time trying to block those thoughts and images from their minds. They may repeat things over and over like a mantra, or count obsessively, or pray to try to stave off these scary images

For some, OCD means that they have to have everything just perfect, and arranged the correct way in a specific order. Everything has a destined place, and it is always supposed to be in it. These people are often referred to as orderers. This causes major upset in their lives, as before they can complete any task, such as eating, bathing, etc., they have to spend a significant amount of time organizing things and putting them in their correct place. If someone moves anything once it has been arranged, orderers will become greatly upset, or even irate.

Hoarders, just as the name implies, is used to describe those people who suffer from OCD that are unable to throw anything away. They see value even in the smallest ting, and will collect and hold onto it, even if it is actually worthless and has no use. Their homes are often a disorganized mess, as they have so much stuff piled up in every available space.

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