Personality Disorder (F60)
Three main categories:
o Suspicious
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
o Emotional and Impulsive
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
o Anxious
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive Compulsive
Paranoid
find it hard to confide in people, even your friends
find it very difficult to trust other people, believing they will use you or take
advantage of you
watch others closely, looking for signs of betrayal or hostility
read threats and danger which others dont see into everyday situations
Personality disorder characterized by excessive sensitivity to setbacks,
unforgiveness of insults; suspiciousness and a tendency to distort experience by
misconstruing the neutral or friendly actions of others as hostile or
contemptuous; recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding the sexual
fidelity of the spouse or sexual partner; and a combative and tenacious sense of
personal rights. There may be excessive self-importance, and there is often
excessive self-reference.
Schizoid
be uninterested in forming close relationships with other people, including
your family
feel that relationships interfere with your freedom and tend to cause
problems
prefer to be alone with your own thoughts
choose to live your life without interference from others
get little pleasure from life
have little interest in sex or intimacy
be emotionally cold towards others
Personality disorder characterized by withdrawal from affectional, social and
other contacts with preference for fantasy, solitary activities, and introspection.
There is a limited capacity to express feelings and to experience pleasure.
Dissocial (Anti-Social) (18+)
put yourself in dangerous or risky situations, often without considering the
consequences for yourself or for other people
behave dangerously and sometimes illegally
behave in ways that are unpleasant for others
feel very easily bored and act on impulse you may find it difficult to hold
down a job for long
behave aggressively and get into fights easily
do things even though they may hurt people to get what you want, putting
your needs above theirs
have a criminal record
feel no sense of guilt if you have mistreated others
believe that only the strongest survive and that you must do whatever it
takes to lead a successful life because if you dont grab opportunities, others
will
have had a diagnosis of conduct disorder before the age of 15
Personality disorder characterized by disregard for social obligations, and callous
unconcern for the feelings of others. There is gross disparity between behaviour
and the prevailing social norms. Behaviour is not readily modifiable by adverse
experience, including punishment. There is a low tolerance to frustration and a
low threshold for discharge of aggression, including violence; there is a tendency
to blame others, or to offer plausible rationalizations for the behaviour bringing
the patient into conflict with society.
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
Personality disorder characterized by a definite tendency to act impulsively and
without consideration of the consequences; the mood is unpredictable and
capricious. There is a liability to outbursts of emotion and an incapacity to control
the behavioural explosions. There is a tendency to quarrelsome behaviour and to
conflicts with others, especially when impulsive acts are thwarted or censored.
Two types may be distinguished:
the impulsive type, characterized predominantly by emotional instability and
lack of impulse control
the borderline type, characterized in addition by disturbances in self-image,
aims, and internal preferences, by chronic feelings of emptiness, by intense and
unstable interpersonal relationships, and by a tendency to self-destructive
behaviour, including suicide gestures and attempts.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
feel very uncomfortable if you are not the centre of attention
feel much more at ease as the life and soul of the party
feel that you have to entertain people
flirt or behave provocatively to ensure that you remain the centre of attention
get a reputation for being dramatic and overemotional
feel dependent on the approval of others
be easily influenced by others
Personality disorder characterized by shallow and labile affectivity, self-dramatization, theatricality,
exaggerated expression of emotions, suggestibility, egocentricity, self-indulgence, lack of
consideration for others, easily hurt feelings, and continuous seeking for appreciation, excitement
and attention.
Anankastic Personality Disorder (Obsessive Compulsive
Personality Disorder)
need to keep everything in order and under control
set unrealistically high standards for yourself and others
think yours is the best way of making things happen
worry when you or others might make mistakes
expect catastrophes if things arent perfect
be reluctant to spend money on yourself or others
have a tendency to hang onto items with no obvious value
Personality disorder characterized by feelings of doubt, perfectionism, excessive
conscientiousness, checking and preoccupation with details, stubbornness,
caution, and rigidity. There may be insistent and unwelcome thoughts or
impulses that do not attain the severity of an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Inc:
Compulsive
Obsessional
Obsessive-compulsive
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
But NOT Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Anxious [avoidant] Personality Disorder
avoid work or social activities that mean you must be with others
expect disapproval and criticism and be very sensitive to it
worry constantly about being found out and rejected
worry about being ridiculed or shamed by others
avoid relationships, friendships and intimacy because you fear rejection
feel lonely and isolated, and inferior to others
be reluctant to try new activities in case you embarrass yourself
Personality disorder characterized by feelings of tension and apprehension,
insecurity and inferiority. There is a continuous yearning to be liked and
accepted, a hypersensitivity to rejection and criticism with restricted personal
attachments, and a tendency to avoid certain activities by habitual exaggeration
of the potential dangers or risks in everyday situations.
Dependent Personality Disorder
feel needy, weak and unable to make decisions or function properly without
help or support
allow others to assume responsibility for many areas of your life
agree to things you feel are wrong or you dislike to avoid being alone or
losing someone's support
be afraid of being left to fend for yourself
have low self-confidence
see other people as being much more capable than you are
be seen by others as much too submissive and passive
Personality disorder characterized by pervasive passive reliance on other people
to make one's major and minor life decisions, great fear of abandonment,
feelings of helplessness and incompetence, passive compliance with the wishes
of elders and others, and a weak response to the demands of daily life. Lack of
vigour may show itself in the intellectual or emotional spheres; there is often a
tendency to transfer responsibility to others.
Personality (disorder):
asthenic
inadequate
passive
self-defeating
Other specific personality disorders
Personality disorder, unspecified
