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PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Definition: Personality Disorder
Psychiatric condition
Person differs from cultural expectations.
Tends to cause problems in:
- Relationships
- Work places
Personality Disorders: Types
Antisocial
Avoidant
Borderline
Obsessive -
Compulsive
Histrionic
Dependent
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypical
Narcissistic
ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
Exploitation, manipulation and violation of the
rights of others.
Criminal behaviour
Causes:
Genetic factors
Child abuse
Alcoholic parents
Symptoms: Flattering people, manipulating
emotions Repeatedly breaking the law Substance abuse Stealing, lying, fighting often Prevalent anger and arrogance
Effects: Drug abuse Violence Suicide Imprisonment
AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER
Mental condition of extreme shyness and sensitivity.
Symptoms: Preoccupation with problems Sensitivity to rejection/losses Rejection /loss: time is spent alone. Easily hurt when criticized.
Reluctance to connect with people Avoidance of activities involving
contact with people Fear of doing anything wrong Under-estimation
Effects: Isolation Substance abuse Depression
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
Unstable emotions about self and others
Causes: Genetic/family/social Abandonment in tender years Unstable family life Physical abuse
Symptoms: Perception of things: extremely
good/bad Sudden changes in view of others –
disrupted relationships Fear of abandonment Feelings of boredom/emptiness; Unnecessary fits of anger
Obsession with money and substance abuse
Frequent self-injury – cutting/slashingEffects: Drug abuse Depression Chaotic relationships Suicide attempts
DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER
Too much dependency on others to meet emotional and physical needs
Symptoms: Avoiding/fearing loneliness and
responsibility Easily hurt by criticism and
disapproval
Passivity in relationships Unusually upset/helpless when
relationships end Difficulty making decisions and
expression
Effects: Drug/alcohol abuse Depression Physical/emotional/verbal abuse
HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER
Person acts in awkward ways to attract attention
Symptoms: Easily influenced by other people Concern with looks Overly emotional/dramatic Blaming failure/disappointment on
others
Chronic self-centeredness Constantly seeking
approval/reassuranceEffects: Instability in relationships Depression
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER
Extreme preoccupation with self; feeling of self-importance
Causes: Parenting problems SensitivitySymptoms: Exploitation Excessive feelings of self-importance
Need constant attention/admiration Disregarding other people’s feelings Exaggeration of
talents/achievements Obsession; selfishness Effects: Dependency on alcohol/drug Problems in family, relationships and
at work.
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY DISORDER
Preoccupation with rules, orderliness and control
Causes: Genes EnvironmentSymptoms: Excessively devoted to work Inability to throw things away
Disallowing other people from doing work
Preoccupations with petty detailsEffects: Anxiety Depression Problematic relationships Elevation in career unlikely
PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER
Regarding others with distrust/suspicion
Causes: Genes EnvironmentSymptoms: Extremely suspicious of people Inability to connect with others
Isolation Detachment Hostility Effects: Extreme isolation
SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER
Indifference to people Social isolationSymptoms: Aloof; detachment Not wanting to cherish close
relationships
SCHIZOTYPICAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
Emotional disturbances; trouble in relationships
Symptoms: Fear of being monitored by
government spies Unusual belief in aliens Discomfort in social situations No close friends
Awkward appearance/behaviour Odd beliefs/fantasiesEffects: Poor communication skills Lack of close relationships
Reference
http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001935/&rct=j&sa=X&ei=ihSMT_XVGIvkrAeYiLDYCw&sqi=2&ved=0CC4Q4xIwAA&q=personality+disorders&usg=AFQjCNFums214tO3fiO_6YfQSICJiSPiKw
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