Schizoid Personality Disorder vs. Avoidant Personality Disorder vs. Major Depressive Disorder

Question 1

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Answer 1

Ego syntonic, Lack interest in social relationships. Loners. very withdrawn, but not with a longing to connect. Common that they have some flavors of depression. ISOLATED, Pervasive. No urgency to connect with others. Like to be alone.

Question 2

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Answer 2

Ego syntonic, These are lonely vs. Schizoid loners. They want to connect with others but are very socially inhibited. Feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity, and feeling others are judging them. Avoid social interactions out of fear of being rejected or evaluated negatively. They want to be a part of society.

Question 3

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer 3

Ego dystonic. Which is more pervasive over the course of their life a pattern of behavior. recognizes that they are isolating and avoiding others.