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Postby Dove91801 » Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:16 pm

It is interesting that there are not many posts on this board. I guess we are all hanging out at the NPD and alcoholics board talking about our partners. I have a lot of the symptoms of this, but what is the difference if any between being co-dependent, which I know that I am and actually having the disorder, or is this the same thing just a new term?
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Re: Question

Postby Kabuhi » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:10 pm

A person with DPD exhibits five of the following symptoms, according to the DSM IV:

has difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others
needs others to assume responsibility for most major areas of his or her life
has difficulty expressing disagreement with others because of fear of loss of support or approval. Note: does not include realistic fears of retribution.
has difficulty initiating projects or doing things on his or her own (because of a lack of self-confidence in judgment or abilities rather than a lack of motivation or energy)
goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others, to the point of volunteering to do things that are unpleasant
feels uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for himself or herself
urgently seeks another relationship as a source of care and support when a close relationship ends
is unrealistically preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of himself or herself


A person with DPD needs someone to rely on essentially. A co-dependent person on the other hand needs to be relied upon to gratify his/her ego. It almost seems as though they would make a natural pair to a certain extent.
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Re: Question

Postby Dove91801 » Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:11 pm

yeah, definitely have at least 5 of those. :(
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