In the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was separated from the anxiety disorders (which are suggested to be ...
With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent preoccupation with rule-following, perfectionism, and control. OCPD falls under the umbrella of ...