Fascinating

A follow up from Nov 2019. <--  (Though I'm told that this doesn't wholly apply to me.) 

I was directed to a fascinating list, and, well, it was way easier to point out the two things that didn't apply to me, than the 30+ things that did! I shared this with my sister too. She agreed that this sounds a lot like me and dad. Here are some of the ones that resonated:

preoccupation with order, perfectionism, and control of themselves and situations interferes with flexibility, effectiveness, and openness. Rigid and stubborn in their activities, they insist that everything be done in specific ways.
Because those specific ways make sense! But yeah.

To maintain a sense of control, a focus on rules, minute details, procedures, schedules, and lists.
I love lists! Rephrase. I looooove lists! I really do.

As a result, the main point of a project or activity is lost.
I definitely miss the forest for the trees. Or maybe miss the forest for the leaves.

repeatedly check for mistakes and pay extraordinary attention to detail.
Repeatedly resonates. I go back and "undo send" an email as many as 5-6 times to make the email a little more perfect.

They do not make good use of their time, often leaving the most important tasks until the end.
Yep. :-(

Their preoccupation with the details and making sure everything is perfect can endlessly delay completion.
Endlessly delay-- like my term papers that never get written. Sometimes they never even get started

They are unaware of how their behavior affects their co-workers.
Unsure. I should check.

When focused on one task, they may neglect all other aspects of their life.
Yes, like video games! Sometimes it prevents me from eating, sleeping, bathing, sometimes even going to the bathroom. :-/ See #31.

Because these patients want everything done in a specific way, they have difficulty delegating tasks and working with others.
I do manage to delegate a little bit now, and it is a concerted effort to let other people do things their way, and my way is not the best / only way.

When working with others, they may make detailed lists about how a task should be done
YES. Example: My EB step by step guide.

and become upset if a co-worker suggests an alternative way.
my poor co-leaders. I'm always shooting down ideas with a litany of reasons

They may reject help even when they are behind schedule.
Yes bc others won't do it right. Like packing.

excessively dedicated to work and productivity; their dedication is not motivated by financial necessity.
Nope, has nothing to do with money (though in my case money is not a scarce resource). Work. Productivity.

As a result, leisure activities and relationships are neglected. They may think they have no time to relax or go out with friends;
Yep. Also undergrad -- didn't take winter break because was looking at my unfinished papers.

they may postpone a vacation so long that it does not happen,
postpone LOTS of things so long that it doesn't happen, because then it's not an poor decision that I actively made.

or they may feel they must take work with them so that they do not waste time.
Uh, yeah. See my daily packing list, I always have a book.

Time spent with friends, when it occurs, tends to be in a formally organized activity (eg, a sport).
This one isn't true. My favorite activity is talking and specifically being listened to.

Hobbies and recreational activities are considered important tasks requiring organization and hard work to master; the goal is perfection.
Kinda yeah. One hobby is learning things. Other hobbies take lots of organization. I generally only like hobbies I am good at, and quickly drop ones I'm not immediately good at.


plan ahead in great detail and do not wish to consider changes. Their relentless rigidity may frustrate co-workers and friends.
Yes, I don't like changes to my ideas. My ideas are THOUGHT OUT and the Best way. I have a hard time agreeing with other people's ways as better than mine.

Expression of affection is also tightly controlled. These patients may relate to others in a formal, stiff, or serious way. Often, they speak only after they think of the perfect thing to say.
This part isn't true, luckily. I have good friends and relationships.

They may focus on logic and intellect and be intolerant of emotional or expressive behavior.
This is true in work settings. I get annoyed and I try to limit my annoyance because I appreciate others' value of it.

overzealous, picky, and rigid about issues of morality, ethics, and values. They apply rigid moral principles to themselves and to others and are harshly self-critical.
Kinda. I'm harshly self critical yes. I have Opinions on morality ethics and values (though I have Opinions on everything). But I do think morality is relative to situation and culture, or at least I do now. Perhaps I've grown out of that in the last decade? 

They are rigidly deferential to authorities and insist on exact compliance to rules, with no exceptions for extenuating circumstances.
Mostly disagree. While I very much respect authority and rules (which is why I do policy), I think there are definitely exceptions.

A persistent pattern of preoccupation with order, perfectionism, and control of self, others, and situations
This pattern is shown by the presence of ≥ 4 of the following:

My results: 9 9 9 6 9 8 8 8 7

Sounds like a yes?