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Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders. Frequent mood swings Stormy relationships Social isolation Angry outbursts Suspicion and mistrust of others Difficulty making friends A need for instant gratification Poor impulse control Alcohol or substance abuse

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Personality Disorders

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  1. Personality Disorders • Frequent mood swings • Stormy relationships • Social isolation • Angry outbursts • Suspicion and mistrust of others • Difficulty making friends • A need for instant gratification • Poor impulse control • Alcohol or substance abuse • Many people with one diagnosed personality disorder also have signs and symptoms of at least one additional personality disorder. **see disorder as characteristics of themselves and are hard to treat or cure • Cluster A- Odd, Eccentric • Cluster B- Dramatic, Emotional & Erratic • Cluster C- Anxious & Fearful

  2. Paranoid • Distrust and suspicion of others • Believing that others are trying to harm you • Emotional detachment • Hostility- outburst of anger • Blame others for shortcomings • Sarcastic & Jealous • Main goal: to dominate

  3. Schizoid • Lack of interest in social relationships • Limited range of emotional expression • Inability to pick up normal social cues • Appearing dull or indifferent to others

  4. Schizotypal • Peculiar dress, thinking, beliefs or behavior • Perceptual alterations, such as those affecting touch • Discomfort in close relationships • Flat emotions or inappropriate emotional responses • Indifference to others • "Magical thinking" — believing you can influence people and events with your thoughts • Believing that messages are hidden for you in public speeches or displays

  5. Antisocial(Sociopathic) • Disregard for others • Persistent lying or stealing • Recurring difficulties with the law • Don’t learn from experience • Repeatedly violating the rights of others • Aggressive, often violent behavior • Don’t see themselves as disturbed • Treatment: not effective- NO REMORSE

  6. Borderline • Impulsive and risky behavior • Volatile relationships • Unstable mood • Suicidal behavior • Fear of being alone

  7. Histrionic • Constantly seeking attention • Excessively emotional • Extreme sensitivity to others' approval • Unstable mood • Excessive concern with physical appearance

  8. Narcissistic • Believing that you're better than others • Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness • Exaggerating your achievements or talents • Expecting constant praise and admiration • Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings • Don’t need other people’s approval

  9. Avoidant • Hypersensitivity to criticism or rejection • Feeling inadequate • Social isolation- but WANT to be with others • Extreme shyness in social situations • Timidity

  10. Dependent • Excessive dependence on others • Submissiveness toward others • A desire to be taken care of • Tolerance of poor or abusive treatment • Urgent need to start a new relationship when one has ended

  11. Obsessive-Compulsive • Preoccupation with orderliness and rules • Extreme perfectionism • Desire to be in control of situations • Inability to discard broken or worthless objects • Inflexibility

  12. Passive Aggressive • Express anger in a passive way: lateness, procrastination, stubbornness • Act polite but use subtle digs • Lack assertiveness • Resent authority

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