Personality Disorders

Antisocial Personality Disorder

a personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even towards friends and family members. May be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist (formerly psychopathy/sociopath)

Cluster A

cluster of personality disorders with the characteristics of being odd or eccentric

Cluster C

cluster of personality disorders with the characteristics of being fearful or anxious

Cluster B

cluster of personality disorders with the characteristics of being dramatic, emotional or erratic

Dependant Personality Disorder

a personality disorder manifested in a long term pattern of passively allowing others to take responsibility for major areas of life and subordinating personal needs to the needs of others, due to lack of self-confidence and self dependance

avoidant personality disorder

a personality disorders characterized by (a) hypersensitivity to rejection and criticism (b) a desire for uncritical acceptance (c) social withdrawal in spite of desire for affection and acceptance and (d) low self esteem. This pattern is long-standing and severe enough to cause objective distress and seriously impair the ability to work and maintain relationships

Borderline Personality Disorder

a personality disorders characterized by a long standing pattern of instability in mood, interpersonal relationships, and self-image that is severe enough to cause extreme distress and interfere with social and occupational functioning. AMong the manifestations of this disorder are (a) self-damaging behavior (ie. gambling, substance use) (b) intense but unstable relationships (c) uncontrollable temper (D) uncertainty about self image, gender, goals, loyalties: shifting moods: (f) self-defeating behavior such as fights, suicidal gestures, or self-mutilation and (g) chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom

Histrionic Personality Disorder

a personality disorders characterized by a long term pattern (rather than episodic) self dramatization in which individuals draw attention to themselves, crave activity and excitement, overreact to minor events, experience angry outbursts and are prone to manipulative suicide threats and gestures

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Individuals often display an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, and a sense of entitlement, leading to interpersonal problems and difficulties in relationships.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, leading to a belief that others are out to harm or deceive them. Individuals often interpret benign remarks as threats and feel unjustly wronged, which can result in social isolation and significant impairment in functioning.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

a personality disorders characterized by various oddities of thought, perception speech and behavior that are not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis or schizophrenia. Sx include perceptual distortions, magical thinking, social isolation, vague speech without incoherence, and inadequate rapport with others due to aloofness or lack of feeling

Schizoid Personality DIsorder

a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression. Individuals often appear indifferent to others, prefer solitary activities, and may have difficulty forming close relationships or experiencing pleasure.

Obsessive Compulsive Personality

Disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. Individuals with this disorder often have rigid expectations and may struggle with flexibility, leading to difficulties in social and personal functioning.