According to WebMD, "people with dissociative disorders may experience any of the following symptoms:"
A person with multiple personalities used to be diagnosed as being schizophrenic. However, they changed the name of the diagnosis to Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) since there are some schizophrenics who actually do not have split personalities. DID is basically when the person becomes fragmented and their personalities become separate entities, fighting for control over one another. When another personality takes over, it is said that some describe it as "being a passenger in their body rather than the driver. In other words, they truly believe they have no choice." Hope this information helps. :)
If I understand the question, then you would be able to work if you suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder. The Mental Health Act 2007 ensures that people who suffer from mental illness have equal rights with regards to employment.
Generally, no. Stealing for profit is a typical, though unsavory, normal, human behavior. If the stealing is compulsive, however, with no regard to value, and with no recognition that the act constitutes theft, it is a kind of hoarding behavior associated with certain personality disorders, most common are Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Boderline Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder, as well as certain neurological injuries.
Histrionic personality disorder sufferers tend to exaggerate things, act in a dramatic fashion, and can be prone to excessive shows of sentimentality, anger, sadness, and happiness verging on mania. They can use this to manipulate people. The "drama queen" archetype applies.
In sharp contrast to Anti-Social Personality Disorder (sociopathy) is another personality disorder, termed Borderline Personality Disorder, in which the problem is the opposite of the problem of the sociopath: the sympathetic nervous system of person with BPD responds too easily, too strongly, and way too often!Meanwhile, in the true sociopath/psychopath, the fight-or-flight reaction is very brief, extremely difficult to sustain even in an emergency, and does not touch certain organs as it ought to do; sociopaths are chronically "bored" because they are literally half-asleep most of the time. (Even though they tend to look awake and behave in an alert, intense manner.)Additionally, although individuals with Borderline Personality tend to use manipulation in various forms such as malingering, these are usually intended to gain the concern or sympathy of perceived caregivers. In persons with Antisocial Personality Disorder, deceit and manipulation are used to gain material gratification such as money, gifts, etc. Also, personality features specific to APD, such as an extreme sense of entitlement, egocentricity, narcissism, and exaggerated self-assurance are typically absent in persons with BPD.
It means you act like you have a certain disease/ disorder or pain in order to get meds for recreational use, or dealing. This however is also comon with people who have a certain personality disorder that's attention seeking, and try to get these diagnoses so they get more attention.
AnswerIt is possible in some sense. You could act shy in public but be very talkative at home. You could be timid at school, but can easily say things over the Internet.AnswerIt is completely possible to have a split personality disorder but extremely rare. A social anxiety or bipolar disorder is more commonly associated with change of mood or personality.
Again, narcissism is a rare and serious diagnosed personality disorder, not a label. By nature of the disorder a true narcissist wouldn't think anyone is superior to him.
Your born behavior and traits, how you talk, act and iteract with people and animals. how you act and behave
Dissociative Identity Disorder, commonly known as split personality disorder is a psychiatric disorder in which the patients displays two or more distinct identities (like alter egos). Each identity is completely different to the other with their own habits and ways of interacting with the world. For DID to take place the personalities must both routinely take over the persons behaviour. The person will have no recollection of what happened whilst being controlled by the other personality nor will have knowledge of the existence of the other identity. Symptoms include: unexplainable headaches and body pains, depression, severe memory loss, flashbacks of abuse or trauma, unexplainable phobias, comorbidity (the presence of another disorder medical or psychological), sudden anger without cause. Patients with DID have often suffered severe childhood trauma or abuse.
A person who inflicts pain on themselves and others for attention may be exhibiting behavior consistent with a personality disorder, such as borderline personality disorder. It is important for them to seek professional help to address these harmful behaviors and underlying issues causing them to act out in this way.
DefinitionAntisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.Alternative NamesPsychopathic personality; Sociopathic personality; Personality disorder - antisocialCauses, incidence, and risk factorsPersonality disorders are long-term (chronic) patterns of behaviors and relationships that interfere with a person's life over many years.The cause of antisocial personality disorder is unknown. Genetic factors and child abuse are believed to contribute to the development of this condition. People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk. Far more men than women are affected. The condition is common in prison populations.Fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality.SymptomsA person with antisocial personality disorder:Breaks the law repeatedlyLies, steals, and fights oftenDisregards the safety of self and othersDoes not show any guiltSigns and testsTo receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, a person must have shown behaviors of conduct disorder during childhood.People with antisocial personality disorder may have the following signs:Anger and arroganceCapable of acting witty and charmingGood at flattery and manipulating other people's emotionsSubstance abuse and legal problemsTreatmentAntisocial personality disorder is one of the most difficult personality disorders to treat. People with this condition rarely seek treatment on their own. They may only start therapy when required to by a court.The effectiveness of treatment for antisocial personality disorder is not known.Expectations (prognosis)Symptoms tend to peak during the late teenage years and early 20's. They may improve on their own by a person's 40's.ComplicationsComplications can include imprisonment and drug abuse.Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with a mental health professional if:You have symptoms of antisocial personality disorderYour child shows behaviors of this disorderReferencesMoore Dp, Jefferson JW. Antisocial personality disorder. In: Moore DP, Jefferson JW, eds. Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2004: chap 137.
People are different in many ways. People are different in their values, morals, and personality. People are also different in the way they look, act, and speak.