obsessive-compulsive personality disorder megan riley
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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Megan Riley
DefinitionObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder is
characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, rules, and the need for control.
Symptoms
Devotion to work that impairs social and family activities
Fixation with lists, rules, and minor detailsPerfectionism that interferes with finishing tasksRigid following of ethical and moral codesLack of generosityShowing rigidity or stubbornnessUnwillingness to assign tasks to others unless
they’re done exactly their way
Causes
There is no single cause for OCPD Theories suggest the person may have had parents
who were overly protective or controlling Theses traits may have developed as a way of avoiding
punishment, in an effort to be “perfect” or “obedient” Genetics may also have an influence, but this isn’t
proven Cultural factors may also play a role: strict societies or
religions
Treatments Psychotherapy- the goal of this is to lessen high
expectations and teach the person to value relationships and fun.
Medicine- serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used in addition to psychotherapy, by helping the person be less focused on minor details and decrease rigidity
Relaxation- breathing and relaxation may help reduce anxiety and the sense of urgency associated with OCPD
Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmt3RfwFIS4
(2:17)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az662DXicJU
(2:28)
Bibliography
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder-symptoms/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000942.htm
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