Not all mental abusers are. A narcissist is someone who suffers from a specific personality disorder called "Narcissistic Personality Disorder." This disorder is relatively rare. Not all abusers suffer from the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) - although many of them have narcissistic traits.
A person who has a personality disorder will have trouble communicating or expressing their feelings with other people. A narcissist on the other hand is a person who thinks that they are better than everyone else. Like a sort of enhanced arrogance.
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 :]
Having more than one personality/anxiety disorder is very common. Having two or more disorders that share some sort of a relationship is called comorbidity. Whatever specific disorders you're asking about, I would do a quick google search on them searching for comorbidity. For example: comorbidity of anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder
Kleptomaniacs are people who have a compulsion to take things that do not belong to them. It is a type of personality disorder, and requires no specific training.
Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects social interaction and communication skills, while schizoid personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and emotional coldness. People with Asperger's may struggle with understanding social cues and may have intense interests in specific topics, while those with schizoid personality disorder tend to prefer solitude and have difficulty expressing emotions.
I think you mean personality traits and clinical disorders. clinical disorders are not absolute but exist on a spectrum. If a person exhibits a certain number of specific symptoms over a specified period of time, they will receive a clinical diagnosis. having personality traits means that a person exhibits a portion of what it takes to be diagnosed with a personality disorder. for example, a person can have narcissistic traits (we all do, actually) but not have narcissistic personality disorder.
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.
In the DSM-IV, there is no specific diagnosis or category known as a "midnight personality." It could be a colloquial or nonclinical term that is not recognized within the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-IV.
persistent and significantly impacts Alexis' daily functioning or quality of life. A mental health professional would need to conduct an assessment to determine if the behavior meets the criteria for a specific disorder, such as social anxiety disorder or avoidant personality disorder.
The assumptions may be exaggerated.
Deferred personality disorder is not a widely recognized or established mental health diagnosis in clinical psychology or psychiatry. It may refer to a condition where an individual's personality traits or identity are postponed or not fully developed, often due to external pressures or life circumstances. However, the term is not commonly used in professional settings, and further clarification from a mental health professional would be necessary to understand any specific context or implications.