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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Alternative Names: Personality disorder - obsessive-compulsive Symptoms: A person with this personality disorder has symptoms of perfectionism that usually begin in early adulthood. This perfectionism may interfere with the person's ability to complete a given task because the rigid standards cannot be upheld. People with this disorder may emotionally withdraw when they are not able to control a situation. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Some of the common signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder include: Perfectionism Inflexibility Preoccupation with details, rules, and lists Reluctance to allow others to do things Excessive devotion to work Restricted expression of affection Lack of generosity Inability to throw things away, even if there is no value in the object

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