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Andrew Slack (58)
Dedication or obsessive compulsive behavior? Sadly it seems like the latter. his sport and by implication the Wallabies are benefiting from it though so I suppose there's a silver lining to it.
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Dedication or obsessive compulsive behavior? Sadly it seems like the latter. his sport and by implication the Wallabies are benefiting from it though so I suppose there's a silver lining to it.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Litre of cola?
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I'll probably get shouted down by someone who knows more about OCD or similar disorders, but is it possible that someone could harness their OCD in a positive way that would make it more of a benefit to them than a detrimental disorder?
Yes. David Pocock is compelled to pilfer the ball at the breakdown. He just can't help himself.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
And some dry white toast please.
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Bob Loudon (25)
I have mild OCD, and I find that in some aspects of organisation it actually helps with making things presentable and most importantly keeping them consistent. That could probably be harnessed in a positive way for someone like Pocock. However, it can be very time consuming- you don't get to choose what you obsess about and I've spent plenty of time worrying myself sick over the minutiae of things which can prove costly in regards to things like time management. I'm guessing you can see how that could be a downside for a Rugby player. They might be compelled to spend 2 hours kicking a conversion from the same spot, but half that time might be spend making sure the tee is completely 100% symmetrical. A mixed bag to say the least.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Swarley tell me what you think of this theory: a lot of highly successful people have mild/ borderline OCD and that's at least part of the reason they are highly successful?....or is it only diagnosable when the characteristics prevent or delay the achievement of the goal/end?
IS, there is a fine line between being "obsessive" or "anal" about things, and such behaviour becoming a disorder. I think you're spot on about many successful people being somewhat obsessive, indeed it is essential in many fields where attention to detail is required.
OCD is, as Swarley says, not controllable, as it is a disorder where the focus of the problem dictates your behaviour, at its extreme, to the point where normal function is impossible. It tends to lead to lack of effective function in other aspects of life, so it is very much unhelpful, in many cases.
Pocock's function on the field suggests he might be somewhat obsessive (OK) without being disordered.
OCD is, as Swarley says, not controllable, as it is a disorder where the focus of the problem dictates your behaviour, at its extreme, to the point where normal function is impossible. It tends to lead to lack of effective function in other aspects of life, so it is very much unhelpful, in many cases.
Pocock's function on the field suggests he might be somewhat obsessive (OK) without being disordered.
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Bob Loudon (25)
This is from HelpGuide.org
To answer your question Inside Shoulder, a lot of highly successful people could exhibit some symptoms of OCD, or even borderline OCD. However, I don't think many would have it any worse than that. Although it does 'help' in some aspects of organisation/planning, compulsive obsession and attention the insignificant details can detract from that 'advantage'.
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