Personality disorders include 10 disorders grouped into three clusters (A, B, and C) based on similar personality traits.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) has cluster ...
OCPD is generally not diagnosed in patients <18 years old, as personality maturation may not complete before adulthood.
Use DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
Due to the ego-syntonic characteristics and behaviors of OCPD (e.g., perfectionism, inflexibility, and the associated need for independence and control), affected individuals...
Follow up with psychology if cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy is the desired treatment route.
If prescribing SSRI, follow-up in 6 weeks to rev...
1376001 Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
473456000 Compulsive personality disorder
473457009 Obsessional personality disorder
OCPD is a distinct diagnosis independent of OCD. Those with OCPD are fixated on following rules and procedures and feel that they are correct. Those with OCD have insight and realize t...
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