Although the neurotic generally suffer from more stress and anxiety, some have a surprising health advantage. Being neurotic can be good for your health in some circumstances. So-called ‘healthy neurotics’ are people who combine neurotic personality traits with being conscientious. The self-discipline of being conscientious counteracts unhealthy neurotic behaviours like overeating and drinking too much alcohol. Dr Nicholas A. Turiano, the study’s first author, said: “These people are likely to weigh the consequences of their actions, and therefore their level of neuroticism coupled with conscientiousness probably stops them from engaging
