Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) sound alike and have several symptoms in common. “Both can involve perfectionism, rigidity, anxiety, and ...
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 ...
It’s essential to refrain from using “OCD” casually to describe neatness or perfectionism because this downplays the seriousness of the condition and can make those who live with obsessive-compulsive ...