Editing Control freak (section)

==Characteristics==
Control freaks tend to have a psychological need to be in charge of things and people – even circumstances that cannot be controlled. The need for control, in extreme cases, stems from deeper psychological issues such as [[obsessive–compulsive personality disorder]] (OCPD), [[anxiety disorder|anxiety disorders]], or [[personality disorder|personality disorders]].<ref name="Cleveland"/>

Control freaks are often insecure and [[Perfectionism (psychology)|perfectionists]].<ref>Michelle N. Lafrance, ''Women and Depression'' (2009) p. 89</ref> Additionally, they may even [[Manipulation (psychology)|manipulate]] or pressure others to change to avoid having to change themselves. They may have had an overbearing mother or father.<ref>Robin Skynner/John Cleese, ''Families and how to survive them'' (London 1994) p. 208</ref> Furthermore, control freaks sometimes have similarities to [[codependents]], in the sense that the latter's fear of abandonment leads to attempts to control those they are dependent on.<ref>David Stafford & [[Liz Hodgkinson]], ''Codependency'' (London 1995) p. 131</ref>