OVERVIEW

Personality disorders are unhealthy patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are established in an individual and are in good harmony with the “self.” Since the individuals are in harmony with themselves, they mostly do not complain about themselves, and believe that others should change, not them.

Considering these fixed patterns of interaction with the environment, there was little hope for treatment in the past, and many therapists were reluctant to get involved in the treatment. Recent years have demonstrated that good treatments are available, especially for some personality disorders.

what is personality disorder?

The dependent personality is also called “the passive dependent personality”. In this type of disorder, patients prioritize other’s needs, put the responsibility of their lives on others, are not self-confident, and they feel so upset if they are left alone for a short period of time.

Signs of dependent personality disorder

Have difficulty making daily decisions without excessive reassurance and advice from others.
Need others to take responsibility for most of life’s major issues.
Have difficulty expressing their opposition to others due to fear of losing support or approval. (Note: does not include realistic fears of retaliation)
Difficulty starting plans or projects as well as doing things independently
Indulgence in gaining the love and support of others, to the extent that they volunteer to do unpleasant things.
Feeling uncomfortable or forlorn when left alone, because of an exaggerated fear of not being able to take care of yourself.
Instant search for another relationship as a source of care and support soon after a relationship is over.
Unrealistic preoccupation with the fear of being left alone to take care of themselves.

Epidemiology

The prevalence in the general population is about 0.6%.
It is more common in women than men.
Dependent personality disorder is more common in the youngest children in the family than in older one.
The individuals who have experienced a chronic somatic illness as a child are more likely to be prone to the disorder.

DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER

OVERVIEW

Personality disorders are unhealthy patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are established in an individual and are in good harmony with the “self.” Since the individuals are in harmony with themselves, they mostly do not complain about themselves, and believe that others should change, not them.

Considering these fixed patterns of interaction with the environment, there was little hope for treatment in the past, and many therapists were reluctant to get involved in the treatment. Recent years have demonstrated that good treatments are available, especially for some personality disorders.

what is personality disorder?

The dependent personality is also called “the passive dependent personality”. In this type of disorder, patients prioritize other’s needs, put the responsibility of their lives on others, are not self-confident, and they feel so upset if they are left alone for a short period of time.

Signs of dependent personality disorder

Have difficulty making daily decisions without excessive reassurance and advice from others.
Need others to take responsibility for most of life’s major issues.
Have difficulty expressing their opposition to others due to fear of losing support or approval. (Note: does not include realistic fears of retaliation)
Difficulty starting plans or projects as well as doing things independently
Indulgence in gaining the love and support of others, to the extent that they volunteer to do unpleasant things.
Feeling uncomfortable or forlorn when left alone, because of an exaggerated fear of not being able to take care of yourself.
Instant search for another relationship as a source of care and support soon after a relationship is over.
Unrealistic preoccupation with the fear of being left alone to take care of themselves.

Epidemiology

The prevalence in the general population is about 0.6%.
It is more common in women than men.
Dependent personality disorder is more common in the youngest children in the family than in older one.
The individuals who have experienced a chronic somatic illness as a child are more likely to be prone to the disorder.

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER

OVERVIEW

Personality disorders are unhealthy patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are established in an individual and are in good harmony with the “self.” Since the individuals are in harmony with themselves, they mostly do not complain about themselves, and believe that others should change, not them.

Considering these fixed patterns of interaction with the environment, there was little hope for treatment in the past, and many therapists were reluctant to get involved in the treatment. Recent years have demonstrated that good treatments are available, especially for some personality disorders.

what is Borderline personality disorder?

The patient suffering from this type of disorder is on the verge of neuroticism and psychosis, which is characterized by instability of emotional state, mood, behavior, self-image, impulsiveness, self-mutilating behavior, identity problems and ambivalence.

Signs of Borderline personality disorder

A rushing attempt to avoid real or imagined abandonment
Unstable, exciting and passionate interpersonal relationships
Confusion of identify (permanent and obvious instability of self-image and persons’ feelings about themselves)
Frequent self-harm, to commit a suicide or gesture or threat of suicide
Emotional instability
Chronic feeling of emptiness
Severe and disproportionate anger or having difficulty controlling anger

Epidemiology

The lifetime prevalence in the general population is in the range of 1 to 2 percent.
It is ½ times as common in men as in women.
The prevalence of major depressive disorder, alcohol-related disorders, and substance abuse is higher in immediate families of the individuals confronting borderline personality disorder.

OVERVIEW

Personality disorders are unhealthy patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are established in an individual and are in good harmony with the “self.” Since the individuals are in harmony with themselves, they mostly do not complain about themselves, and believe that others should change, not them.

Considering these fixed patterns of interaction with the environment, there was little hope for treatment in the past, and many therapists were reluctant to get involved in the treatment. Recent years have demonstrated that good treatments are available, especially for some personality disorders.

what is Narcissistic personality disorder?

People involved with this disorder are arrogant, consider themselves as an important person and believe to be unique in a way. However, they have fragile self-esteem and are vulnerable to even minor criticism.

Signs of narcissistic personality disorder

Feeling arrogant in the form of feeling important and being self-centered and a sense of entitlement
They Believe that they are special and unique and only special and high-ranking people are capable of understanding them and only they should have a relationship with them.
Excessive demand for admiration and attention
Abuses in interpersonal relationships to achieve their goals.
Reluctant to understand or recognize the feelings and needs of others and have a lack of empathy.
Often envy others or believe that others are jealous of them.
Demonstrate arrogant behavior.

Epidemiology

The prevalence in the general population is estimated to be 1 to 6 percent.
A child of a parent who is suffering from narcissistic personality disorder is at risk of developing the same disorder.
Since the parent with this disorder instills an unrealistic feeling, arrogance, beauty and intelligence in the minds of their children.

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

OVERVIEW

Personality disorders are unhealthy patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are established in an individual and are in good harmony with the “self.” Since the individuals are in harmony with themselves, they mostly do not complain about themselves, and believe that others should change, not them.

Considering these fixed patterns of interaction with the environment, there was little hope for treatment in the past, and many therapists were reluctant to get involved in the treatment. Recent years have demonstrated that good treatments are available, especially for some personality disorders.

what is Narcissistic personality disorder?

People involved with this disorder are arrogant, consider themselves as an important person and believe to be unique in a way. However, they have fragile self-esteem and are vulnerable to even minor criticism.

Signs of narcissistic personality disorder

Feeling arrogant in the form of feeling important and being self-centered and a sense of entitlement
They Believe that they are special and unique and only special and high-ranking people are capable of understanding them and only they should have a relationship with them.
Excessive demand for admiration and attention
Abuses in interpersonal relationships to achieve their goals.
Reluctant to understand or recognize the feelings and needs of others and have a lack of empathy.
Often envy others or believe that others are jealous of them.
Demonstrate arrogant behavior.

Epidemiology

The prevalence in the general population is estimated to be 1 to 6 percent.
A child of a parent who is suffering from narcissistic personality disorder is at risk of developing the same disorder.
Since the parent with this disorder instills an unrealistic feeling, arrogance, beauty and intelligence in the minds of their children.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY DISORDER

OVERVIEW

Personality disorders are unhealthy patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are established in an individual and are in good harmony with the “self.” Since the individuals are in harmony with themselves, they mostly do not complain about themselves, and believe that others should change, not them.

Considering these fixed patterns of interaction with the environment, there was little hope for treatment in the past, and many therapists were reluctant to get involved in the treatment. Recent years have demonstrated that good treatments are available, especially for some personality disorders.

what is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

Perfectionism and inflexibility, overinhibited and overdutiful which is accompanied by limited emotions, regularity, perseverance, stubbornness, unity and indecision.

Signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Preoccupation with details and order and arrangement in a way that the main goal is lost.
Existence of perfectionism that prevents things from being done.
Extremely devoted to work to the extent that they sacrifice recreational activities and relationships with friends so as to have more time to work.
They are very precise, strict and inflexible toward moral issues and values.
The inability to throw away useless objects even when their emotional value is negligible or they have no emotional values.
They are reluctant to delegate tasks to others unless they approve to do things exactly the way he or she does.
They are stingy with both themselves and others (believe that money should be saved for rainy days).
Demonstrate pertinacity and stubbornness.

Epidemiology

The prevalence in the general population is about 2 to 8%.
Not only is it more common in men than women, but also it is more common in the first child of the family.
This disorder is more common in immediate families and more affected persons can be seen in these families.

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