People who display Paranoid Personality Disorder are extremeley suspicious, and deeply distrust other people and their motives. (APA, 2013) They have a deep belief that everyone intends to cause them harm, so they avoid close relationships, are socially withdrawn and often remain isolated and alone. They are always on guardContinue Reading
Any discussion of Personality can not begin without a thorough understanding of Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), neurologist and psychoanalysist, who laid the foundation of early psychoanalysis. His ideas and work were pioneering and still remain influential to this day. According to Freud, Personality is a dynamic system in all of us,Continue Reading
The ten different personality disorders identified in the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Health (DSM5) APA, 2013 can be grouped into three clusters based on descriptive similiarities within each cluster. These are: Cluster A The “odd, eccentric” cluster of disorders that include: Paranoid Personality Disorder Schizotypal Personality Disorder, and Schizoid PersonalityContinue Reading
A personality disorder is a mental disorder involving rigid, unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving. Personality disorders cause major problems in relationships, employment, social activities and school. Individuals with personality disorders may not even be aware they have a problem because their thoughts and behaviors seem normal to them.Continue Reading
Histrionic Personality Disorder is a mental disorder in a group of conditions known as “Cluster B” or dramatic personality disorders. The literal definition of the word histrionic is dramatic or theatrical. Individuals with this disorder usually have intense, highly unstable emotions and self-image. Their self-esteem changes dramatically depending on theContinue Reading
People suffering with Schizotypal Personality Disorder generally exhibit a range of problems marked by extreme discomfort involving relationships, and odd patterns of thinking and perceiving, along with eccentric behaviors (APA 2013). They tend to have few close friends, are anxious and distrusting around strangers and are comfortable when in isolation.Continue Reading