Is Don obsessive-compulsive, anal-retentive, or just very thorough?
obsessive compulsive: [ ob sés sív kòm pul sív ] psychiatric condition of compulsive behavior: a psychiatric disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior, for example, continual washing of the hands prompted by a feeling of uncleanliness.
nope...
anal-retentive: [ áyn'l ri téntiv ] obsessively self-controlled; in Freudian theory, relating to adult personality traits, for example, obsessive neatness, stubbornness, and frugality, that are considered to have originated during or be characteristic of the anal stage of development.
getting closer... although I'm to sure about that "Freudian anal stage of development" part.
thorough: [ thúr ro ] extremely careful: extremely careful and accurate in doing something; done fully: complete in every detail and carried out with care; absolute: that is so to the fullest extent or in the truest sense of the word.
Is the Pope Catholic?
I think growing up in a military family with very controlling alcoholic parents got me to where I am today. The following statements are a good picture of me at times...
- Perfectionistic, driven, rarely satisfied
- Intimidated or easily angered around controlling people
- Lost in relationships by automatically putting others' needs first
- Hard to relax, laugh or be spontaneous
- Trouble finding a spiritual belief that feels right
- Expect others to hurt, judge, or take advantage
- Harsh "inner critics"
- Trouble asserting or feeling proud of accomplishments
So my life journey continues with education, working through those childhood issues, and making sense of who I am. And finding comfort and peace in who I am, and what I can contribute.
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