Their behavior goes beyond being helpful.
For example, a person with an anal personality might research a product endlessly before buying it.
Freud wrote about the anal-retentive personality in his early works on psychosexual development.
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Freud felt that a child would decide whether to comply with their parent or not.
In addition, a child who was punished for toilet training accidents would also develop this personality.
What is an anal-expulsive personality?
This person may also have trouble delegating tasks and will be obstinate and rigid in their interpersonal dealings.
They may have trouble getting rid of old things or spending money.
Differences Between Anal-Retentiveness and OCPD
What are the differences between being anal retentive and having OCPD?
The researchers speculated that this reflected ineffective defenses against “anal impulses.”
Signs You Are Anal-Retentive
What are some signs you might be anal retentive yourself?
Here are the signs to look for.
Coping With Being Anal-Retentive
What should you do if you think you have an anal personality?
That all depends on whether it bothers you or the people around you.
Do you feel as though your anal retentive behavior is excessive or out of your control?
Those are other signs that you might need to seek help.
All of these are signs that it may be helpful to speak to aprofessional.
American Psychoanalytic Association.Why am I so Anal?
Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences.Anal Expulsive/Anal Retentive Personality.
