psych 40S personality disorders ms mack

Bipolar Disorder

Fluctuations between episodes of depression and mania.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Consistent depression associated with a particular season, common in areas with little sunlight in winter.

Depression

2 weeks of continually being in a bad mood, losing interest in activities, and getting no pleasure from them.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Pattern of distrust and suspiciousness, perceiving others as having evil motives.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Excessive personality and attention-seeking; individuals behave as if on stage.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy appearing by early adulthood.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Excessive interest in being neat, orderly, achieving perfection, and having control.

Dependent Personality Disorder

Pattern of being submissive and clingy; excessive need to be taken care of.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidance of social contact due to feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (Sociopathy)

Pattern of disregarding the rights of others without feeling guilt or remorse.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Intense emotional instability, efforts to avoid abandonment, and unstable relationships.

Schizophrenia

Disorder of thoughts and perceptions, often including hallucinations.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Disruption or breakdown in one’s normal integrated self, with two or more distinct identities.