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Attention:
This
website is probably more suitable for people whom are 18
years of age or older. I use vulgarity from time to time,
and I sometimes talk about things that are generally
inappropriate. Sorry you 1st graders. Beat it.
This section begins with a
general definition of Personality Disorder that applies to each of
the 10 specific Personality Disorders. A Personality Disorder
is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that
deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture,
is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early
adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment.
The personality Disorders included in this section are listed below.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth
Edition (DSM-IV)
Cluster A
People with Cluster A personality disorders can be described as
withdrawn, cold, suspicious, or irrational.
Paranoid. These people are suspicious and quick to take
offense. They often have few confidants and may read hidden
meaning into innocent remarks. (Learn more)
Schizoid. These people care little for social
relationships, have a restricted emotional range, and seem
indifferent to criticism or praise. Tending to be solitary,
the avoid close (including sexual) relationships.
(Learn more)
Schizotypal. Interpersonal relationships are so
difficult for these people that they appear peculiar or strange to
others. They lack close friends and are uncomfortable in
social situations. They may show suspiciousness, unusual
perceptions or thinking, eccentric speech, and inappropriate affect.
(Learn more)
Cluster B
People with the Cluster B Disorders tend to be dramatic, emotional,
and attention-seeking; their moods are labile and often shallow.
They often have intense interpersonal conflicts.
Antisocial. The irresponsible, often criminal behavior
of these people begins in childhood or early adolescence with
truancy, running away, cruelty, fighting, destructiveness, lying and
theft. In addition to criminal behavior, as adults they may
default on debts, or otherwise show irresponsibility; act recklessly
or impulsively; and show no remorse for their behavior.
(Learn
more)
Borderline. These impulsive people make recurrent
suicide threats or attempts. Affectively unstable, they often
show intense, inappropriate anger. They feel empty or bored,
and they frantically try to avoid abandonment. They are
uncertain about who they are, and lack the ability to maintain
stable personal relationships. (Learn more)
Histrionic. Overly emotional, vague, and
attention-seeking, histrionic people need constant reassurance about
their attractiveness. They may be self-centered and sexually
seductive. (Learn more)
Narcissistic. These people are self-important and often
preoccupied with envy, fantasies of success, or ruminations about
the uniqueness of their own problems. Their sense of
entitlement and lack of empathy may cause them to take advantage of
others. They vigorously reject criticism, and need constant
attention and admiration. (Learn more)
Cluster C
People with Cluster C disorders tend to be anxious and tense, and
are often over controlled.
Avoidant. These timid people are so easily wounded by
criticism that they hesitate to become involved with others.
They may fear the embarrassment of showing emotion or of saying
things that seem foolish. They may have no close friends, and
they exaggerate the risks of undertaking pursuits outside their
usual routines. (Learn more)
Dependent. These people need approval of others so much
that they have trouble making independent decisions or starting
projects; they may even agree with others whom they know to be
wrong. They fear abandonment, feel helpless when they are
alone, and are miserable when relationships end. They are
easily hurt by criticism and will even volunteer for unpleasant
tasks to gain the favor of others. (Learn more)
Obsessive-Compulsive. Perfectionism and rigidity
characterize these people. They are often workaholics, and
they tend to be indecisive, excessively scrupulous, and preoccupied
with detail. They insist that others do things their way.
They have trouble expressing affection, tend to lack generosity, and
may even resist throwing away worthless objects they no longer need.
(Learn more)
Conscientious but
spontaneous individuals who balance personal integrity with
generosity, hopefulness, and kindness.
Adequate
Less perfectionism and
rigidity in tasks and relationships with some degree of
emotional involvement.
Disordered
Perfectionism and feeling
avoidance that interferes with task completion and
relationships; overly rigid thinking and attitudes;
pessimistic and stingy.
Highly observant and
discerning, they can defend themselves without losing
control or becoming aggressive.
Adequate
Thin-skinned, they are
rather sensitive to and hurt by criticism.
Disordered
Suspicious without a
sufficient basis that others are exploiting, harming, or
deceiving them.
Other Personality
Disorders
Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Use this
category for personality disturbances that do not meet the criteria
for any of the disorders above, or for personality disorders that
have not achieved official status.
Other Causes of
Long-Standing Character Disturbance
Personality Change Due to a General Medical Condition.
A medical condition can affect a patient's personality for the
worse. This does not qualify as a personality disorder,
because it may be less pervasive and not present from early age.
Axis I Disorders. When they persist for a long time
(usually years), a variety of Axis I conditions can distort the way
a person behaves and relates to others. This can give the
appearance of a personality disorder. Such effects are
especially likely in the mood disorders (Dysthymic Disorder, Major
Depressive Disorder), psychotic disorders (Schizophrenia), and
cognitive disorders (dementias). Some studies find that mood
disorder patients are more likely to show personality traits or
disorders when they are clinically depressed; this may be especially
true of Cluster A and Cluster C traits. Depressed patients
should be re-evaluated for Axis II disorders once the depression has
remitted.
Most of this is from the book DSM-IV Made Easy, The Clinicians
Guide to Diagnosis
by James Morrison
ZacharyOdette.com
Name:Zachary Adam Odette Birthdate:06-06-1985 Location:Swartz Creek, Michigan USA Diagnosis: schizoaffective Medications Taken Daily: 40mg of
Abilify at night, 300mg of Wellbutrin in the morning, 600mg of Trileptal at
night, 50mg of Revia at night Complementary Therapies: talk-therapy
once every two weeks, 4g of omega-3 EPA fish oils taken daily, 1000 I.U. vitamin E taken daily,
1000mg of VItamin C taken daily, Mega Men Sport multi-vitamins taken daily,
Magma Plus Green Foods supplement taken daily, animal-assisted therapy (dogs), go running and
exercise daily,
taking two classes at local college, no street drugs taken since year 2005, and
I'm tryin' to give up cheap booze...
