What Does Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Look Like?

OCPD is a personality disorder that involves being persistently attached to order, execution, being perfect and control. In contrast to an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), whose symptoms are undesired, intrusive thoughts, OCPD is characterized by the deep-rooted personality traits that determine most of the aspects of a human life. Learning about what OCPD is, it is the initial step to getting help and with finding effective treatment.

Key Signs and Symptoms of OCPD

Individuals with OCPD can be defined as responsible, dependable, and hard workers. But as their wish to be perfect and remain in control can decrease their quality of life and relations greatly. These are some of the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder:

1. Preoccupation with Order and Rules

People with OCPD have extremely fixed requirements on rules, listing, and schedules. They can get upset or anxious when their plans are altered in any form. Characteristic of this structure is often the undoing of flexibility, spontaneity and emotional expression.

2. Perfectionism That Interferes with Task Completion 

Perfectionism in OCPD can go to such an extent that it paralyzes people to complete tasks. They can spend too much time re-checking work, getting things sorted and in a very much worst way, fearing to delegate their work end not being satisfied with the way it is done by others.

3. Excessive Devotion to Work and Productivity

Although it is a virtue to be committed to work, OCPD individuals place too much importance on work to the expense of leisure activities, friendly relationships, and family. This may result in the social isolation and stress-related physical or emotional problems.

4. Inflexibility About Morality and Ethics 

Individuals with OCPD are very rigid in terms of what is right and wrong. They can be very critical of others and unable to embrace alternative points of views. There may be interpersonal conflict or feelings of superiority with their moral rigidity.

5. Difficulty Delegating Tasks

They also require to be in charge and therefore individuals with OCPD will find it difficult to trust other people with anything. They may think that their style is the right style and be angry or critical when things are done in another way.

6. Stubbornness and Rigidity

OCPD usually causes excessive need to be in control over other people and events. This could be in the form of stubbornness, inability to compromise and fear of any change, even when it is required or even better.

OCPD vs. OCD: What’s the Difference?

The two conditions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder are different though the names are similar. The characteristic features of OCD include unwanted, unpleasant thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions) performed in an attempt to decrease the level of anxiety. Compared to the case of OCPD, a person with this condition tends to think that his or her thoughts and actions are not erroneous and do not pose a problem at all, and, therefore, it is more difficult to address it.

Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Palm Coast Treatment Solutions provides understanding and specific attention to people who experience OCPD and other personality disorders. They may be treated by:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The patient will be assisted with rejecting perfectionist thoughts and into developing more effective coping skills.

Psychodynamic Therapy: Models the origin of traits and corrects emotional conflicts.

Medication: Although they are not always crucial, specific medications found in SSRIs can be helpful in alleviating related symptoms, such as anxiety or depression.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You do not have to manage OCPD alone. Palm Coast Treatment Solutions is here to guide you towards taking back control of your life- not by enforcing dogmas, but by providing comfort and care and quality approach to treatment. Our numbers are (386) 284-4151, call now and get first-hand information on how we can assist you.