Brisbane Psychologist What Are The Types Of Personality Disorders? Know Your Disorder Type!

A personality disorder is a condition in which an individual exhibits traits that

are markedly different from those accepted by the society the individual is part. The traits are part and parcel of the individual and arise from their upbringing. These traits are not easily identifiable in early childhood but become distinct in late adolescence and early adulthood. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM), personality disorders can be grouped into three broad categories:

1) Odd/Eccentric personality disorders. In this group are paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders. The traits associated with the disorders are as shown

i. Paranoid personality disorders:

Harboring of a habitual suspicion of the intention of others

Ever on guard against potential threats

Very low levels of trust in people

Proneness to sudden anger

Harboring of intense jealousy

Chronic irritability

ii. Schizoid personality disorder

Indifference to personal relationships

Emotional shallowness

Inability to sustain close friendships

Inability to experience pressure from positive events

Opting for solitude and solitary occupations

Few to non existent social skills

iii. Schizotypal personality disorder

Shunning of close relationships

Peculiar way of talking, acting and dressing

Social anxiety when in the presence of people

Overly self-conscious even in familiar environments

Inability to maintain close friendships; social interaction limited to close family members.

2) Dramatic/Emotional/Erratic personality disorders. Personality disorders, according to Brisbane psychologist, in this group include histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders

i. Histrionic personalities

Attention getting behavior which include seductiveness

Exaggerated emotional displays

Insatiable longing to be the center of attention

Pretext to having inner confidence when emotionally weak

Fear of genuine autonomy

Need for approval and acceptance

ii. Narcissistic personality disorder

Inflated sense of self importance

Belief in the right to special privileges

Overconfidence in their abilities

Easily outraged when criticized

The lack of empathy for the suffering of others

Emotional exploitation for personal gain

Envious of others and convinced of others envy of them

iii. Borderline personality disorder

Impulsivity leading to poorly thought out decisions

Frequent change in mood

Inconsistent interpersonal relationships

Faltering self-image

Unpredictable behavior

Display of psychotic symptoms when under pressure

Potential to engage in destructive behavior

iv. Antisocial personality disorder

Exuberant display of charm and charisma

Domination of others in relationships

Ease in forming friendships

Lack of remorse and empathy for others

Ease in inflicting physical and emotional hurt

Use of intimidation to achieve selfish ends

Displays of hostility and cruelty

Other personality disorders include dependant, passive aggressive, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders. For further clarification on the personality disorders you should consider visiting a Brisbane psychologist if you live in the areas of Marsden, Bethania, Logan Creek and Loganholme.

by: Rajia Sultana

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