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What psychiatric condition is characterized by not being able to speak straight forwardly, like with 12 asides before the sentence is finished & fast?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tangential assoc?: It's not clear, but it sounds like you might be referring to tangential associations -- or what might be described that way in a mental status exam. Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder are possible, as well as other problems like severe ocd, etc. The person needs a full evaluation by a psychiatrist to determine the nature of this problem.

Answered 11/27/2017

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OCD or bipolar: If you talk around a topic and can't get to the point it is likely ocd or oc personality disorder. If it involves going off on a tangent at fast speed like a pin--ball machine ball bouncing around then it would be bipolar or what has been described as the hyperthymic personality....Like a fast- paced auctioneer. Best wishes.

Answered 5/8/2016

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