A psychological counselor reported an “ODD” experience with a client. The therapist had tentatively diagnosed the patient with ODD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder. You probably don’t have a psych dictionary on your apps, so here’s the Google definition of O.D.D., “A behavioral condition characterized by a persistent pattern of angry, irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.”
At the end of the counseling session, the therapist had said innocently, “Have a good day.”
The client responded angrily, “Don’t tell me what to do!!” That was the moment the therapist nailed the diagnosis!
You may not have experienced an “O.D.D.” person, but we all may deal with a difficult or draining person (of course, we’re not difficult or draining, right?!).