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 tasks, because their standards are so rigid. People with this disorder may emotionally withdraw when they are not able to control a situation.

People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder believe that their preoccupations are appropriate. They tend to be high achievers and feel a sense of urgency about their actions. They may become extremely upset if others disturb their rigidly ordered routines.

Signs and tests:

Some of the common signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder include:

• Excessive devotion to work
• Inflexibility
• Inability to throw things away, even when the objects have no value
• Lack of generosity
• Limited expression of affection
• Perfectionism
• Preoccupation with details, rules, and lists
• Reluctance to allow others to do things