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A person with avoidant personality disorder may be easily hurt when people criticize or disapprove them, hold back too much in intimate relationships, be reluctant to become involved with people, avoid activities or jobs that involve contact with people, be shy in social situation in fear of doing something wrong, make potential difficulties seem worse than they are, or hold the view they are not good socially, not as good as other people, or unappealing.
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What are the symptoms of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
There are a several symptoms of Schizotypal Personality Disorder. Some of these symptoms include discomfort in social situations, odd behavior or appearance, and no close friends.
How many psychologies are there?
There are many disorders (Here are some I can name): Anorexia- Where the person starves themselves. Bulimia- Consuming large amounts of food and throwing it up. Binge eating disorder- Eating a lot without throwing up. Conduct disorders- Where the rights of others are violated, which means that people with this disorder would lie, mistreat other property, and be violent along with other symptoms and such. Schizophrenia- The person has no contact with reality and can't tell the difference between real and fake events. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Don't feel like giving a definition. Then there are Anxiety Disorders:Phobias Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder There are also Mood Disorders: Clinical depression Bipolar disorder And last but not least there are Personality Disorders: Antisocial personality disorder Borderline personality disorder Passive-aggressive personality disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Are antidepressants mood stabilizers and antipsychotics used to treat personality disorders?
People being treated for a personality disorder normally take medications if they are symptomatic. For example, a man with avoidant personality disorder might be prescribed antidepressant and/or benzodiazepines to help treat some of the distressing symptoms of the disorder such as social inhibitions, feelings of inadequacy, and avoidance of social interaction. The medications mat provide some relief of symptoms but the abnormal and detrimental thought pattern in not changed. Typically cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, and gradual exposure therapy to people and to social situations are required to treat or at least control the problem.
What mental illnesses display sociopath tendencies?
* Antisocial personality disorder - Psychopaths/sociopaths * Narcissistic personality disorder * Histrionic personality disorder * Schizoid personality disorder * Borderline personality disorder These all have some of the symptoms of sociopaths, there may be more but these are the ones that I currently know of. This is a good reference site: http://www.crescentlife.com/disorders/personality_disorders.htm
You think you have avoidant personality disorder What do you do about this?
yes i think i am. and to cure this, i try to talk to people as much as i can. with fear of rejection or without fear.. but still i am unable to overcome it completely. There are various ways to over this, but at the end it totally depends on your own will power and self confidence. Try referring some consultant that is what i can advice.
Characteristics of 2 Different Personality Disorders?
A personality disorder is an illness that affects a person’s ability to think rationally, relate to others and perceive the reality of varying situations. People who suffer from a personality disorder may not seek treatment because they feel that their behavior is normal or acceptable. They may blame their dysfunctional behavior on other people. There are many different types of personality disorders, including borderline, histrionic, and paranoid, to name a few. The avoidant personality disorder and the schizoid personality disorder share some common symptoms, and they are both discussed below.Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD)People who have avoidant personality disorder are anxious and awkward in social situations. They are usually introverted and avoid doing things or going places where they will be forced to interact with other people. They have a crippling fear of rejection and ridicule to the point that they often do not attempt to form close relationships. Avoidant personality types sometimes make excuses for why they do not socialize. People with AvPD usually display most of the following characteristics:--Social isolation and loneliness--Social anxiety--Extremely sensitive toward negative criticism or comments--Hesitant to initiate or form a close relationship for fear of rejection--Low self-esteem--Mistrust of other people--Self conscious--Feelings of inadequacy or inferiority--Fantasizes to escape painful thoughtsSchizoid Personality Disorder (SPD)Schizoid personality disorder should not be mistaken for schizophrenia simply because it has a similar name. It is a completely separate disorder. Those who have a schizoid personality may share many things in common with those who are categorized as avoidant. Both types of disorders may cause the sufferer to be socially isolated and lonely. However, the avoidant does desire social interaction, but they feel inadequate or unworthy of pursuing that interaction. In contrast, the schizoid personality does not desire close personal contact. Those classified as schizoid usually display the following symptoms:--Inability to recognize and respond to social cues--Engages in solitary activities--Values independence and solitary lifestyle--May seem indifferent, cold or dull in social situations--Lack of desire for sexual relationships and experiences
How many mental disorders are there?
There are many disorders (Here are some I can name): Anorexia- Where the person starves themselves. Bulimia- Consuming large amounts of food and throwing it up. Binge eating disorder- Eating a lot without throwing up. Conduct disorders- Where the rights of others are violated, which means that people with this disorder would lie, mistreat other property, and be violent along with other symptoms and such. Schizophrenia- The person has no contact with reality and can't tell the difference between real and fake events. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Don't feel like giving a definition. Then there are Anxiety Disorders:Phobias Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder There are also Mood Disorders: Clinical depression Bipolar disorder And last but not least there are Personality Disorders: Antisocial personality disorder Borderline personality disorder Passive-aggressive personality disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What other emotional disorders exhibit some sociopathic characteristics?
Psychopathy, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asocial Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder are probably the closest. Some sources do not differentiate among some of these and sociopathy.
Is multiple personality disorder known as schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, not a personality disorder. However, there are some personality disorders that have similar symptoms to schizophrenia: paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.
What are some of the specific disorders that are classified under personality disorders?
Cluster A (classified as eccentric or odd): Paranoid/Schizoid/Schizotypal Cluster B (classified as erratic): Antisocial/Narcissistic/Histrionic/Borderline Cluster C (classified as anxious or fearful): Obsessive compulsive/Avoidant/Dependent NOS: Passive-Aggressive/Depressive Hope that helps :]
What movies or films will be of good use for studying personality disorders?
Some good movies and films for studying personality disorders are "Gone With the Wind" (narcissistic personality disorder), "Funny Girl" (narcissistic personality disorder), "Girl, Interrupted" (borderline personality disorder), "The Godfather" (antisocial personality disorder), and "Wall Street" (antisocial personality disorder).
What is the prognosis for oppositional defiant disorder?
The outcome varies. In some children the disorder evolves into a conduct disorder or a mood disorder. Later in life, oppositional defiant disorder can develop into passive aggressive personality disorder or antisocial personality disorder
