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> It's like OCD, but more efficient. This implies that OCD is efficient. Like, "Hey guys, don't just be OCD about things, be OED!" I wonder if he has OCD, or

> It's like OCD, but more efficient. This implies that OCD is efficient. Like, "Hey guys, don't just be OCD about things, be OED!" I wonder if he has OCD, or he understands what it's like living with OCD. Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but it feels like the diminishes those who suffer from OCD. Basically, it's not anything like OCD, and implying such shows a complete lack of understanding of OCD, and he is merely using it as a buzz word. I half expected a comment like "LOL I'm so autistic in my brilliance sometimes."

Delmania 12y ago
He doesn't understand OCD, but then again, most people who throw that term around don't. For most people, it comes down to an extreme attention to detail or commitment to some form of perfection, when others would call it good enough. True OCD is much worse. At a young age, my cousin was diagnosed with OCD in the form of hand washing. He had to wash his hands multiple times per day, whenever he perceived them as dirty. It was crippling to him, as he had a hard leaving the house to do basic things like go to school or play with friends. It's really annoying when people use medical conditions in "clever" ways like this.
- jasonlotito 12y ago
  Yeah, I was diagnosed with OCD a couple years ago. One of my obsessions is the number 5. It's hardly efficient. I remember explaining that to the therapist, and when I mentioned the number 5, their face changed to one of those "I know exactly what that means." That, and a number of other things I do or obsess about... Well, yeah. > It's really annoying when people use medical conditions in "clever" ways like this. My children have autism, and people seem to throw that term around as well. At this point, it's simply insulting.
- chazu 12y ago
  Indeed, as a lifelong OCD sufferer, OCD has done more to keep me from achieving anything vaguely goal-oriented than to order my life efficiently. I don't get all huffy when I see someone use 'OCD' like the author does, that's pointless. But it does make me think 'oh this person probably has no idea what they're talking about' before I even click the link.

Delmania 12y ago

He doesn't understand OCD, but then again, most people who throw that term around don't. For most people, it comes down to an extreme attention to detail or commitment to some form of perfection, when others would call it good enough. True OCD is much worse. At a young age, my cousin was diagnosed with OCD in the form of hand washing. He had to wash his hands multiple times per day, whenever he perceived them as dirty. It was crippling to him, as he had a hard leaving the house to do basic things like go to school or play with friends. It's really annoying when people use medical conditions in "clever" ways like this.

jasonlotito 12y ago
Yeah, I was diagnosed with OCD a couple years ago. One of my obsessions is the number 5. It's hardly efficient. I remember explaining that to the therapist, and when I mentioned the number 5, their face changed to one of those "I know exactly what that means." That, and a number of other things I do or obsess about... Well, yeah. > It's really annoying when people use medical conditions in "clever" ways like this. My children have autism, and people seem to throw that term around as well. At this point, it's simply insulting.
chazu 12y ago
Indeed, as a lifelong OCD sufferer, OCD has done more to keep me from achieving anything vaguely goal-oriented than to order my life efficiently. I don't get all huffy when I see someone use 'OCD' like the author does, that's pointless. But it does make me think 'oh this person probably has no idea what they're talking about' before I even click the link.