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Which type of job is suitable for people with obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Detail oriented: One can be obsessive without having ocd. Ocd itself rarely can be put to good use, involving senseless repetitive behaviors that can occupy huge chunks of time. But, someone who is naturally obsessive can do quite well in detail-oriented work where precision and exactness are key to a good outcome. Accounting, manufacturing, & editting all could be aided with a touch obsessiveness.

Answered 4/10/2016

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Why Let OCD Limit U?: If you find a job you like to do..Something that you are drawn to & you learn to do, then you'll be more likely to enjoy this part of your life. Enjoying work likely means you'll feel less stress from work. In contrast, if you pick a job just because it's a good match for your ocd, but it's not something you like 2 do, the stress it creates 4you may well make your ocd worse! but learn 2manage ocd!

Answered 9/4/2013

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