Is It A DISEASE BEING A PERFECTIONIST??? - GoFuckYourself.com

ProjectNaked · 03-22-2005, 08:48 PM

First, I am not a web genious. I have had no formal training in any area of web design, video, imaging, or other computer related areas. That being said, I am damn good at everything I do. I am the classic "jack-of-all-trades". However, I am now burning the 5th copy of a dvd I built yesterday. Every time I watch the finished disc, I find some little thing that irritates me so much I re-render the enire project and wait 2 hours for it to complete...knowing damn well it will never be good enough.

This is a bunch of blablabla so - MY QUESTION IS THIS: IS BEING A PERFECTIONIST A DISEASE OR SIMPLY A CONTROLABLE IRRITTION THAT BENEFITS IN THE END???

pornstar2pac · 03-22-2005, 08:50 PM

it's called ADD, get some help

ProjectNaked · 03-22-2005, 08:55 PM

I have that too, but this is more focused on detail. Little things that I just can't let go. It's like proof-reading every post checking for errors - when it really doesn't mean shit.

fl_prn_str · 03-22-2005, 08:55 PM

Please consult this book......................
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Spunky · 03-22-2005, 09:16 PM

I think it could fall under the same as a germ phobia..a treatable illness curable with medication

broke · 03-22-2005, 09:18 PM

OCD?

ProjectNaked · 03-22-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by broke

OCD?

not quite that bad...but it's excessive

KRL · 03-22-2005, 10:54 PM

Not a disease. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects millions of people. Its caused by chemical imbalances in your brain.

I have a friend who has it really bad. She's become obsessed with perfect hygiene to the point of bizarre.

Like if you go to a restaurant she won't touch the menu. She won't pickup the salt or pepper shakers. She won't touch doorknobs.

Napolean · 03-22-2005, 10:55 PM

you down wit o.c.d?? yeah you know me!!

Strife · 03-22-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KRL

Not a disease. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects millions of people. Its caused by chemical imbalances in your brain.

I have a friend who has it really bad. She's become obsessed with perfect hygiene to the point of bizarre.

Like if you go to a restaurant she won't touch the menu. She won't pickup the salt or pepper shakers. She won't touch doorknobs.

Never liked touching public doorknobs especially at a public restroom.

Kevsh · 03-22-2005, 11:05 PM

According to DSM (what version is it now???), obsessive-compulsive is not diagnosed from re-editing a DVD a few times. So you're safe ... for now.

PHPdude · 03-23-2005, 12:53 AM

i never really thought about it that way. if it could be clinically proven then i might very well be a disease

reynold · 03-23-2005, 12:57 AM

I'd rather call it as an obssession.

RedShoe · 03-23-2005, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ProjectNaked

First, I am not a web genious. I have had no formal training in any area of web design, video, imaging, or other computer related areas. That being said, I am damn good at everything I do.

IS BEING A PERFECTIONIST A DISEASE OR SIMPLY A CONTROLABLE IRRITTION THAT BENEFITS IN THE END???

First, you're right. You are not a genious (whatever that is, I think you mean genius)
2nd, you're good at everything you do, except for spelling, and being able to tell the difference between an involuntary impairment of health and a voluntary obsession.

Love Brokers · 03-23-2005, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by broke

OCD?

My son's girlfriend has it! Fucking hahahaha can't stop cleaning the house or swearing at every fucking driver closer than 25 yards to her.

Furious_Female · 03-23-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Napolean

you down wit o.c.d?? yeah you know me!!

LOLOL !!!!1 OMG hahahahhaaha

Praguer · 03-23-2005, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RedShoe

First, you're right. You are not a genious (whatever that is, I think you mean genius)
2nd, you're good at everything you do, except for spelling, and being able to tell the difference between an involuntary impairment of health and a voluntary obsession.

ProjectNaked · 03-23-2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RedShoe

First, you're right. You are not a genious (whatever that is, I think you mean genius)
2nd, you're good at everything you do, except for spelling, and being able to tell the difference between an involuntary impairment of health and a voluntary obsession.

what's third, fourth, fifth, sixth...come on!!! don't leave me hanging....I'm freakin out here.

03-22-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
ProjectNaked Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit Areola Posts: 4,309	Is It A DISEASE BEING A PERFECTIONIST??? First, I am not a web genious. I have had no formal training in any area of web design, video, imaging, or other computer related areas. That being said, I am damn good at everything I do. I am the classic "jack-of-all-trades". However, I am now burning the 5th copy of a dvd I built yesterday. Every time I watch the finished disc, I find some little thing that irritates me so much I re-render the enire project and wait 2 hours for it to complete...knowing damn well it will never be good enough. This is a bunch of blablabla so - MY QUESTION IS THIS: IS BEING A PERFECTIONIST A DISEASE OR SIMPLY A CONTROLABLE IRRITTION THAT BENEFITS IN THE END???

03-22-2005, 08:50 PM	#2
pornstar2pac Omaha Hi/Lo Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 17,380	it's called ADD, get some help __________________ Trump haters gonna hate. that's all they can do

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fl_prn_str Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,736	Please consult this book...................... Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Last edited by fl_prn_str; 03-22-2005 at 08:57 PM..

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KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Not a disease. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects millions of people. Its caused by chemical imbalances in your brain. I have a friend who has it really bad. She's become obsessed with perfect hygiene to the point of bizarre. Like if you go to a restaurant she won't touch the menu. She won't pickup the salt or pepper shakers. She won't touch doorknobs. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

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Kevsh Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TO Posts: 8,619	According to DSM (what version is it now???), obsessive-compulsive is not diagnosed from re-editing a DVD a few times. So you're safe ... for now.

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03-23-2005, 12:57 AM	#13
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	I'd rather call it as an obssession.