With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.

Controlling behavior is a pretty awful trait to have. No one likes to be called controlling, and even fewer want to admit that they are controlling, even when people point it out to them. But ...

Are you a controlling person? If so, you’re not alone. This has been one of my personal struggles over the years — and although I haven’t completely freed myself of the desire to control things, I’ve ...

Narcissists are masters at twisting reality and controlling others through mind games. They target people with specific vulnerabilities while avoiding those who show certain strengths. Understanding ...

In a world where the opinions, emotions, and actions of others often dictate our moods and decisions, Mel Robbins has introduced a provocative idea: stop trying to control others and reclaim your own ...

I have been thinking a lot lately about freedom and control recently because . . . well, because my therapist suggested that I do this. (Yes, psychologists sometimes need to be in therapy as much as ...