OCPD

Rigid perfectionism disorder

OCPD is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, a condition marked by rigid perfectionism, excessive orderliness, and preoccupation with control.

Unlike OCD, which involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals experienced as unwanted, OCPD manifests as ingrained personality traits the person often sees as virtues: His OCPD makes him impossible to work with—everything has to be done exactly his way.

symptoms

perfectionism

Compulsive pursuit of flawlessness

workaholism · inflexibility · stubbornness · miserliness · scrupulosity · indecisiveness · moral rigidity · orderliness · rule-bound

traits

meticulous

Showing extreme attention to detail

fastidious · scrupulous · methodical · thorough · precise · orderly · disciplined · conscientious · uncompromising · demanding

diagnosis

DSM

Psychiatric classification manual

differential diagnosis · comorbidity · clinical assessment · chronic · maladaptive · ICD · psychiatric evaluation

impact

stress

Pressure, mental or vocal

isolation · frustration · procrastination · inefficiency · family tension

treatment

psychotherapy

Treatment through guided conversation

psychiatrist · medication · group therapy · psychodynamic · SSRI · treatment planning · relapse prevention · coping strategies · behavioral modification

Opposites
rigidity vs. flexibility

OCPDlaid-back

Calm and unhurried

easygoing · carefree · spontaneity · flexibility · flexible

personality disorder spectrum

OCPDantisocial personality disorder

Persistent exploitation and remorselessness

borderline personality disorder · narcissistic personality disorder

order vs. chaos

OCPDchaos

Complete disorder and confusion

disorder · messiness · disorganization · sloppiness · slovenliness

Family

obsessive, compulsive, obsession, compulsion, obsess, compel, personality, disorder, personal

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