All kinds of freaks abound in this world: neat freaks, health freaks, movie freaks, just plain freaks. And then ther are control freaks. That often misunderstood lot with an obsessive need to exert ...

The control freak is the person that insists on things being a certain way. They tend to be Crazy Makers who turn everything around, including words, to suit their purposes; they push their agenda to ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following publication, this article was found to contain substantial portions of the article “Dealing with Control Freaks” by Thomas J. Schumacher, Psy.D., R-CSW, available on ElderCare ...

What is control? Is it power? Is it dominance? For the majority of history, human kind has fought for control, and that is especially true for swimmers. While we have lost men, time and sometimes ...

Ever known someone who you thought was very controlling? Or, have you ever called yourself a “control freak” or describe yourself as a person who hates to “lose control”? Have you ever considered what ...

Many people who enter my therapy office with depression, anxiety, and stress-related issues have one thing in common: They spend a lot of time focusing on things they can’t control. They worry about ...

Most control freaks tend to know that they are a control freak. But on the off chance you aren't sure, here are some ways to help you know. You’re A Perfectionist With High Standards. You Want To Know ...

On my last birthday one of my sons wrote a poem for me, using the letters of my first name to start each line. It was sweet, sort of. It began, “K: kind of a control freak.” When I read that line, we ...

Imagine you're a member of a religious minority that's on the receiving end of a lot of hate, and the local zoning board is giving you a hard time over plans to expand your house of worship. Is it ...