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What are common symptoms associated with antisocial personality disorder?
The common symptoms associated with antisocial personality disorder are persistent patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors which is significantly different than normal behaviors. Alcoholism, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, drug use, schizophrenia are common in antisocial personality disorder.
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
Is antisocial personality disorder the same as agoraphobia?
No, not at all. People mistakenly assume that "antisocial" means "shy". That's wrong.Antisocial means "against society" - in other words, an antisocial person is someone who doesn't care about people, or hurts them. Many antisocial people are criminals (though not all of them always are). Antisocials are people who have no conscience. It's a personality disorder.Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder - verydifferent.
Where is antisocial personality disorder most prominent?
Antisocial Personality Disorder is found worldwide. It seems less common in countries and societies that have limited personal freedom, but it may simply be that more APDs in those societies find ways to fit in and stay out of trouble. Worldwide, approximately 2-3% of the population express APD symptoms, of which roughly two thirds to three quarters are men.
What is the nature of bipolar disorder schizophrenia and multiple personalities?
bipolar disorder, mood disorder, symptoms are extremecycles of high and low moodschizophrenia, thought disorder, symptoms are hallucinations and delusionsmultiple personality disorder or dissociative identity disorder, dissociation disorder, symptoms are changes in identity and personality
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.
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
Antisocial personality disorder?
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.
Symptoms of mental health disease include?
My faith in humanity is always shaken when I read something as stupid as this. The fact that you consider all psychiatric illnesses one giant disease puts your profound ignorance on display for anyone who reads this. Symptoms of what disease? Schizophrenia? Bipolar disorder? Antisocial personality disorder? Specificity please.
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
What are the symptoms of someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often shows signs of vanity. Other symptoms include making oneself feel above others as well as being egotistical. Obsession with power and prestige are also red flags for this disorder.
Is thre a cure for anti social personality disorder?
Therapy can help you deal with the disorder and possibly eliminate its symptoms altogether.
