People with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, just as those afflicted with the more commonly known Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), are overly preoccupied with perfection, order and control – at the expense of losing all flexibility, openness and efficiency. (APA 2013) Their obsession for doing everything “right” impairs their productivity. They become soContinue Reading
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2013) They have a deep belief that everyone intends to cause them harm, so they avoid close relationships, are socially withdrawn and often remain isolated and alone.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
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
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