Compulsive personality disorder

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment; however, therapy or counseling may be of value.

Expectations (prognosis):

People with this disorder will probably not seek treatment.

Complications:

• tendency to annoy others to such an extreme that relationships become difficult or impossible to develop or maintain
• depression
• hypochondriasis
• heart attack

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if an attitude of perfectionism is interfering with employment or relationships.