Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder vs. Dependent Personality Disorder

Question 1

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Answer 1

Perfectionistic. Characterized by rigid conformity to the rules, moral codes and excessive orderliness, hard time delegating, workaholics, Anal (Have to have things done a certain way)

Question 2

Dependent Personality Disorder

Answer 2

Difficulty making decisions without input from others. Need others to take responsibility for their life. Don’t disagree with others, because of fear of rejection. Hard time initiating problem-solving on their own. Excessive lengths to get nurturance from others. They lack confidence in their judgment. When alone, uncomfortable, and helpless. Take on tasks that are unpleasant in order to get others to like them. Unable to care for themselves. When one relationship ends. Very quick to start another because dependent on others to feel safe. Unrealistic fears of being by themselves and able to take care of their needs.