Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg A conversation with a rigid perfectionist who has OCPD (with Darryl Rossignol)
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May 7, 2025 Darryl Rossignol, founder of The OCPD Foundation, shares his personal journey with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). He dives into the emotional toll of perfectionism and black-and-white thinking, revealing how these traits complicate relationships. The conversation explores how OCPD differs from OCD and the unique challenges it presents. Darryl also offers insight into creating supportive environments for those struggling with OCPD, highlighting the importance of empathy, flexibility, and effective communication.
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Core Traits of OCPD
- OCPD involves rigid black and white thinking, seeing things as right or wrong without gray areas.
- The disorder also includes an obsessive pursuit of perfection that can freeze or isolate people.
Judging Others Harshly
- Darryl shares he judged others harshly for opinions on music, politics, and more due to black and white thinking.
- This caused him frequent interpersonal conflicts and repulsion towards differing opinions.
Shutting Down in Relationships
- When disagreeing with romantic partners, Darryl's typical response was to shut down and retreat silently.
- This coping mechanism ultimately harmed his relationships and prevented resolution.