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What are the characteristics of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control (with no room for flexibility) that ultimately slows or interferes with completing a task.
Which of the following are symptoms present in obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
These include the presence of rigid perfectionism and at least two more personality traits:
- Intimacy avoidance.
- Getting mentally “stuck” on an idea.
- Reduced emotional expression.
What is ococpd personality disorder?
OCPD is commonly characterized by perfectionist thinking or striving for perfectionism in general. Black and white thinking, compulsive behaviors, inflexibility, list making and hoarding are just some of the identifying traits of this personality disorder.
What is it like to live with someone with OCPD?
• Family members of people with OCPD often feel extremely criticized and controlled by people with OCPD. Similar to living with someone with OCD, being ruled under OCPD demands can be very frustrating and upsetting, often leading to conflict.
What are the signs and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCPD)?
People with OCPD have feelings that they consider more appropriate, like anxiety or frustration. A person with OCPD has symptoms of perfectionism that usually begin by early adulthood. This perfectionism may interfere with the person’s ability to complete tasks, because their standards are so rigid.
How does OCD affect a person’s job?
• Often OCD interferes in several areas in the person’s life including work, social and/or family life. OCPD usually interferes with interpersonal relationships, but makes work functioning more efficient. It is not the job itself that is hurt by OCPD traits, but the relationships with co-workers, or even employers can be strained.