Definition of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality DisorderObsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a condition characterized by a chronic preoccupation with rules, orderliness, and control. Causes, incidence, and risk factors of OCPDThis disorder tends to occur in families and thus may have a genetic component. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) most often occurs in men. It should not be confused with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is another psychiatric condition that shares some symptoms with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder believe that their preoccupations are appropriate. They tend to be high achievers and have a sense of urgency about their actions. They may become extremely upset if others disturb their rigidly ordered routines. Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)A person with this personality disorder has symptoms of perfectionism that usually begin in early adulthood. This perfectionism may interfere with the person's ability to complete a given task because the rigid standards cannot be upheld. People with this disorder may emotionally withdraw when they are not able to control a situation. Signs and testsSome of the common signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder include:
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