What is "obsessive-compulsive personality disorder"?

What is "obsessive-compulsive personality disorder"?

Rhoda Hahn (Psychiatrist) gives expert video advice on: What is "obsessive-compulsive personality disorder"?; Who is at risk for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?; What are the treatments for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? and more...

"Obsessive compulsive personality disorder" is characterized by a need for intense orderliness, perfectionism and control; this is achieved at the expense of flexibility, efficiency and openness. It is important that "Obsessive compulsive personality disorder" is differentiated very clearly from "obsessive-compulsive" disorder. "Obsessive compulsive personality disorder" is also known as the "anal" character. These are people who have to have everything very neat and tidy. On the other hand, "obsessive compulsive disorder" is one in which is characterized by all the quirks, such as counting things or ritualistic washing of the hands. They are not the same disorder at all, nor do they predispose each other.