DSM V - What's the Difference, Part III

Ego-syntonic

Relates to how an individual experience their disorder. Individual is aware of the disorder and lives life regularly.

Ego-dysntonic

Person does not like experiencing their behavioral disorder

Paranoid Personality Disorder vs. Delusional Disorder vs. Schizophrenia

1: Rational suspicions & constantly suspecting others will do something against them

2: A person experiences delusions (bizarre or non-bizarre); And, only this symptom is present

3: Delusions is not present here.

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

1:

• Ego-syntonic; Loners; Lack social relations

• Withdrawn & Not longing to connect w/ others

• Pervasive through pattern in life

2:

• Ego-syntonic; Lonely & WANT to connect w/ others

• Avoid social interactions due to fear of being rejected or evaluated in a negative light

• Overwhelmed w/ fear of rejection

3:

• Ego-dystonic

• Short episode & not over-time

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

• Odd behavior & thinking; magical thinking

• Haven’t had a “psychotic episode” yet

• ie- Doug in Morristown

Antisocial Personality Disorder vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

1: Must be 18 years or older; Lack of remorse

• Onset of Conduct Disorder before the age of 15

• Pervasive pattern of violating the rights of others; (breaking the law/ reckless regard for safety of others)

2: Grandiose sense of self

• Lack of remorse; Rude; Believe in no negative consequences; Lack of empathy

• Exaggerated appearance; Sense of entitlement/ Envious of others

• Common w/ perpetrators of domestic violence

Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Histrionic Personality Disorder

1:

• Instability in relationships; (Black & White patterns of thinking)

• Fear of abandonment/ Fear of rejection

• Recurrent suicidal gestures

• Sense of self fluctuates/ Mood Instability

2:

• Wants to be the center of attention

• Seductively dressed & behavior (physical appearance)

• Feeling a need to be constantly recognized

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder vs. Dependent Personality Disorder

1:

• Perfectionist, controlling, rigid, organized and need to have control over themselves, the situation and others.

2:

• Difficulty making decisions without the reassurance of others

• Defers decision-making to others/ Needs others to take responsibility for their own lives

• Difficulty with disagreeing with others due to fear of rejection

• When alone, they feel uncomfortable & anxious

• (ie- Franklin from work)