New psychological research suggests that the drive for perfection may be the dangerous bridge connecting narcissism to ...

Have you ever met someone who takes the fun out of vacation by adherence to an hourly schedule? Someone who finds it more important to do projects perfectly than to get them done on time, and for whom ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Cluster C personality disorders include conditions with anxious and fearful thoughts and behaviors. These are avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), ...

Despite what's shown on TV and in movies, OCD is rarely about hand sanitizer or tidy kitchen pantries. Instead, OCD often ...

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder and not a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The main difference is that OCD involves obsessions and compulsions, ...

"OCD! OCD!" my daughter playfully chants at my wife. It's one of the most hilarious moments in my life of being a dad and husband - and particularly being a dad of a teenage daughter. My daughter, her ...

Cluster C personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause intense fearfulness, insecurity, or perfectionism. The symptoms are long-term and impact many aspects of life.