31st January 2024

Cluster C

It is mainly characterised by anxiety and fear, but following specific features are seen:

Avoidant Personality Disorder:

• Fear of criticism
• Avoiding intimate relationship
• Feelings of inferiority
• Feelings of inadequacy
  
• Insecure
• Self-consciousness
  

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder:

• Perfectionism
• Overconscientious 
  
• Preoccupation with orderliness and details
  
• Workaholic
• Inflexible
  

 Dependent Personality Disorder:

• Excessive need for care
• Constant need for reassurance
• Helplessness
• Submissiveness
• Clinginess