This paper analyzes the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). These two conditions are often a source of confusion for healthcare professionals, patients, and researchers. Despite having similar names and symptoms, they are distinct with specific and unique characteristics. OCD is considered in the category of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders while OCPD is a personality disorder. OCD is an obsession over something. In OCPD, the behavior does not involve thoughts therefore an individual is unable to control behavior and they repeat it with no apparent aim.
obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
TYPES OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
There are four types of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Contamination and washing involve excessive concern towards the threat of illnesses and diseases. People with this kind of disorder often find themselves in situations associated with fear of contamination and mostly involve themselves in protective rituals like sanitizing and excessive washing. Doubt about accidental harm and checking involves fears related to the possibility of unintentionally harming themselves or others. This fear often includes the excessive feeling of doubt and a heightened feeling of responsibility. Symmetry arranging and counting involve engaging in compulsive behavior of repetitively arranging, organizing, or lining up objects in a way to meet certain conditions. Unacceptable taboo thoughts and rituals involve individuals with an unwanted obsession with religious, violent, or sexual nature. Lastly, these types have specific and unique characteristics from those of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
types of obsessive-compulsive disorder
SYMPTOMS OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY DISORDER
The following are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Some of these symptoms are similar to those of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Perfectionism is the first symptom and it impairs the ability to effectively finish tasks. These individuals have stiff, formal, and rigid mannerisms. They are extremely frugal with money and tend to spend cautiously. Also tend to have a trend of overwhelming punctuality. They also have extreme attention to detail and take a keen interest in the specific and unique characteristics of things. These individuals also have an excessive devotion to work at the expense of the family and social relationship. They also have an overwhelming need for order and rigid adherence to rules and regulations.
symptoms of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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