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The document outlines various personality disorders, detailing their symptoms and characteristics. It highlights specific types such as Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, Histrionic, and Dependent Personality Disorders, each with distinct behavioral patterns. The information emphasizes the complexity of personality disorders, noting that individuals may exhibit symptoms of multiple disorders simultaneously.

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Personality Disorders Powerpoints

The document outlines various personality disorders, detailing their symptoms and characteristics. It highlights specific types such as Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, Histrionic, and Dependent Personality Disorders, each with distinct behavioral patterns. The information emphasizes the complexity of personality disorders, noting that individuals may exhibit symptoms of multiple disorders simultaneously.

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Personality Disorders

Mary Ellen A. McMonigle, Ph.D.


La Salle University
Personality Disorder Symptoms*

• 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
• Difficulty with legal problems
• Rigid/inflexible patterns of personal and interpersonal behaviors
• Disrupted relationships including family, friends, social, academic and occupational
*Sources: The Mayo Clinic & McMonigle
Specific types of personality disorders

The specific types of personality disorders are


grouped into similar characteristics and
symptoms. Many people with one diagnosed
personality disorder also have signs and
symptoms of at least one additional personality
disorder. A person may have more than one
personality disorder diagnosis.
These are not similar to Dissociative Identity Disorder or Schizophrenia
… just in case you were wondering ;-)
Antisocial Personality Disorder

• Disregard for others


• Persistent lying or stealing
• Recurring difficulties with the law
• Repeatedly violating the rights of others
• Aggressive, often violent behavior
• Disregard for the safety of self or others
• Aggresses against society/Attacks society
• Lacks appropriate remorse (weak conscience)
Borderline Personality Disorder
• Impulsive and risky behavior
• Volatile & stormy relationships
• Splitting behavior as a defense mechanism - hot and cold on
same object - “I hate you. Don’t leave me!”
• Unstable mood
• Suicidal behavior
• Intense fear of being alone
• Intense loneliness
• Attachment Issues
• Self-mutilating behavior
• Deep sense of estrangement
Narcissistic Personality Disorder

• Believing that one is better than others


• Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness
• Exaggerating achievements or talents
• Demanding constant praise and admiration from everyone
• Unable to recognize other people's emotions/feelings
• Acting superior to most others
• Inflated sense of own importance
• Arrogance
• Deep sense of being misunderstood
• Lacks compassion/empathy
Histrionic Personality Disorder
• Constantly seeking attention
• Excessively emotional
• Extreme sensitivity to others' approval
• Unstable mood
• Excessive concern with physical appearance
• Unusual presentation in appearance and mannerisms
• Prone to grandiosity and showmanship/show-
womanship
• Potential Examples: Naked Cowboy … & … Cowgirl
Dependent Personality Disorder

• Excessive dependence on others


• Submissiveness toward others
• An unusual desire to be taken care of
• Tolerance of poor or abusive treatment
• Urgent need to start a new relationship when one has
ended to avoid being alone and taking responsibility for
oneself
• Need to be in company of others excessively
• Poor or nonexistent decision-making skills
• Low self-esteem

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