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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder 
American Description 

Diagnostic Criteria
A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: 
is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost 
shows perfectionism that interferes with task completion (e.g., is unable to complete a project because his or her own overly strict standards are not met) 
is excessively devoted to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships (not accounted for by obvious economic necessity) 
is overconscientious, scrupulous, and inflexible about matters of morality, ethics, or values (not accounted for by cultural or religious identification) 
is unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value 
is reluctant to delegate tasks or to work with others unless they submit to exactly his or her way of doing things 
adopts a miserly spending style toward both self and others; money is viewed as something to be hoarded for future catastrophes 
shows rigidity and stubbornness 

Associated Features
Depressed Mood 
Somatic/Sexual Dysfunction 
Guilt/Obsession 
Anxious/Fearful/Dependent Personality 

Differential Diagnosis
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Narcissistic Personality Disorder; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Schizoid Personality Disorder; Personality Change Due to a General Medical Condition; symptoms that may develop in association with chronic substance use. 

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