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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder |
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| Alternative Names: |
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Personality disorder - obsessive-compulsive |
| Treatment: |
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Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (e.g., Prozac) may help reduce obsessions and compulsions. Cognitive/behavioral therapy may also help, and medications in combination with talk therapy may be more effective than either treatment alone. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
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The outlook for people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder tends to be better than that of other personality disorders. The self-imposed rigidness and control of people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder may prevent many of the complications -- such as drug abuse -- that are common to the other personality disorders. However, the social isolation common with this illness may eventually lead to feelings of depression later in life. |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if an attitude of perfectionism is interfering with employment or relationships. |
Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
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