Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is one of the disorders that some people suffer from and falls under the category of psychological problems and diseases because the person with this problem feels different feelings and seeks to achieve perfection and is not flexible in his thinking and actions and has some ideas and beliefs of his own. Because this psychological problem is one of the common problems that many people suffer from, Al-Mousa Health Hospital offers the best specialized treatment programs to fully recover from this psychological disorder.

What is obsessive personality disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is one of the psychological problems that causes the person with the problem to have his own ideas and beliefs that are difficult to change, and it is difficult to be convinced by the opinions of others, and therefore he suffers from difficulties in forming social relationships. Also, many people confuse obsessive-compulsive disorder with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and this is because obsessive-compulsive disorder is the person’s anxiety about a specific person, such as cleanliness, fear of the dark, and other matters.

As for the obsessive personality, it is the result of personality disorders, such that the person seeks to apply certain rules and does not have any flexibility in thinking or the ability to make correct decisions, and thus their social relationship is affected.

Causes of obsessive personality disorder

There may not be a single cause for developing obsessive-compulsive personality disorders, because there are some diverse reasons behind the occurrence of this disorder, and these reasons include the following:

• Genetic factors may be the reason for exposure to this type of disorder or for a family member to suffer from this problem.
• Lack of parental love and care in childhood, which makes the person emotionally deprived.
• Mistreatment of a person by his family during childhood or exposure to certain psychological trauma.
• Dealing with some personalities with obsessive-obsessive personality disorders may cause them to acquire the same disposition.
• Growing up in a strict environment with many strict rules.

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Symptoms of obsessive personality disorder

A patient with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder often suffers from the appearance of some symptoms from which this problem can be inferred. The most important of these symptoms are the following:

• Striving for perfection in word and deed and avoiding delving into details that hinder the accomplishment of the tasks the person seeks.
• Extreme dedication to work, excessive sincerity, and attention to the smallest details.
• Not wanting to participate in group work and not delegating some people to do your work.
• Extreme commitment and unconscientiousness at work.
• Make sure to save money, save some of it on an ongoing basis, and think practically about the future.
• Lack of flexibility in dealing and being strict.

Obsessive personality traits

There are some traits and characteristics that characterize a person suffering from obsessive-obsessive personality disorder, including the following:

• Trying to reach perfection in all the actions a person performs in all aspects of life.
• Avoid being exposed to any obstacles or making any mistakes.
• Stubbornness, inflexibility, and adherence to opinions and beliefs that control a person because he is characterized by the strictness of his ideas.
• Experiencing bouts of intense anger and feeling frustrated, especially if anyone interferes in trying to change the person’s thoughts.
• Inability to see ideas from a different perspective and stick to the same opinion.
• Constantly criticizing others, making quick judgments about people, and not seeing a person's faults for themselves.
• Not accepting criticism from others and resenting anyone who tries to criticize a person.
• Hesitation and difficulties in making various decisions.
• Excessive dedication to work and lack of spending time with family and friends.
• Stinginess and not spending money normally on oneself or on others.
• The tendency to hoard and feel secure the more money a person collects.

Treatment of obsessive personality disorder

Treating the problem of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder aims to make the person aware of the problem he suffers from and how to deal with it in order to avoid being exposed to the negatives he may suffer from. The most important treatment methods followed are the following:

• Cognitive or behavioral therapy: It is treatment that depends on talking with a specialist doctor to help the person change the behaviors he practices and enhance his relationship with others.
• Medications: The patient may need to take some medications based on serotonin inhibitors or antidepressants that treat stress and anxiety.
• Practice relaxation exercises: including deep meditation, yoga, or deep breathing

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Diagnosis of obsessive-obsessive personality disorder

It is easy for a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnosing obsessive-compulsive personality disorders by conducting an examination on him, evaluating his daily behaviors, determining ways of interacting with others, observing how the person deals with others, and discussing with the person about his beliefs and ideas.

The doctor can also identify personality traits by delving deeply into the method of upbringing. There are no laboratory tests that diagnose this problem because it depends on a psychological diagnosis from a specialized doctor.

Complications of obsessive personality disorder

A patient with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder suffers from some psychological disorders that, if not completely controlled, the person may suffer from some complications, including the following:

• Difficulty adapting to different social relationships.
• Difficulty adapting to any changes that occur in the surrounding environment.
• It may be difficult for a person to continue doing some different activities and tasks.
• A person may not be able to continue a job in which he does not feel superior and perfect.
• Anxiety and depression.
• Eating disorders.
• Difficulty continuing a certain job.

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How to prevent obsessive personality disorder

Prevention is better than cure. If someone close to you discovers that he has an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, those around him should do the following:

• Get adequate support from friends and relatives.
• Understanding and empathizing with him, trying to understand the ideas he is thinking, not putting pressure on him, discussing these ideas with him calmly, and giving him space to express his opinion.
• Be patient and help the person successfully pass through any difficulties the person may face.
• The person participates in support groups, joining support groups and interviewing other people who are suffering from the same problem.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between obsessive personality and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by the control of feelings of fear and anxiety over a specific matter that causes this disorder, while the obsessive-compulsive personality affects all the actions that the person performs and the way he thinks in general.

What is the difference between OCD and OCPd?

Obsessive personality disorder (OCPD)It is the presence of problems in the way a person thinks in general about his life, while OCP is obsessive-compulsive disorder and the person’s fear of a specific thing in a compulsive manner, such as an obsession with cleanliness or something else.

What is the abbreviation of OCD in medicine?

OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which refers to obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Is OCD serious?

Obsessive personality disorder is indeed a serious disorder that may affect a person throughout his life. If this disorder is not treated and tried to control, the person may continue to suffer from this problem throughout his life.

After we mentioned the most important information about obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, it is considered among the psychological problems that some people may suffer from and are completely ignorant of how to deal with it. We must note that if the aforementioned symptoms appear, you must go to the specialized psychiatrist within the Al-Rafah Center of Al-Mousa Health Hospital to begin treatment sessions and control this problem before the symptoms worsen and lead to the emergence of some complications.

Sources

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder – msdmanuals

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder – clevelandclinic