Personality Disorders Definition, Reason, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Personality Disorders Definition, Reason, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Understanding

A personality disorder is a condition when a person thinks, feels, behaves, acts or relates to other people in a unique way. It can even deviate or contradict the behavior of other people in general.

Many types of personality disorders are possible. But in general, personality disorders are divided into three classes, viz

• The first class is odd or eccentric behavior.
• The second class is dramatic, emotional, and erratic behavior.
• The third class is anxious and fearful behavior.

Symptoms  

Personality disorder symptoms vary greatly depending on the type:

Class 1

• Paranoid personality disorder
  • Sufferers find it difficult to trust others for fear of being taken advantage of.
  • Be very careful in dealing with others for fear of betrayal.
  • Noticing threats or dangers that normal people would not notice.

• schizoid personality disorder
  • Sufferers are not interested in establishing close relationships with other people, including family, because they feel that their freedom will be disturbed and will cause many problems.
  • Prefer to be alone.
  • Behaving coldly towards others.
  • Not interested in intimate relationships.

• Schizotypal personality disorder
  • Difficulty forming close relationships with other people.
  • They think and express themselves in ways that others find strange.
  • Behave eccentric.
  • They believe they can read other people’s minds or have special powers such as a sixth sense.
  • Feeling anxious if others disagree.
  • Feeling very anxious and paranoid when it comes to being in social situations.

Grade 2

• Antisocial personality disorder
  • Sufferers easily frustrated and difficult to control anger.
  • Always blaming others for problems in life.
  • Can be aggressive and rude and annoy others with their behavior.
  • Behave dangerously and against the law.

• Borderline personality disorder (the most common disorder)
  • Sufferers experience problems in thinking, have impulsive behavior, and problems controlling emotions.
  • They may have an intense but unstable relationship and are very worried that people will leave them.
  • Have suicidal thoughts and often feel lonely.

• histrionic personality disorder
  • Sufferers do not feel comfortable when not the center of attention.
  • They feel compelled to entertain others.
  • Others may perceive his behavior as dramatic or overly emotional.
  • Relying on the consent of others.
  • Easily influenced by others.

• Narcissistic personality disorder
  • Sufferers feel different or better than others.
  • They depend on others because they have fragile self-confidence.
  • Don’t like being ignored by others.
  • Dislikes other people’s success.
  • Prioritize personal interests and are often seen as selfish
  • Take advantage of others.

Grade 3

• Avoidant personality disorder
  • Sufferers often avoid work or social activities with other people
  • Very sensitive to criticism
  • Constantly worrying about being rejected
  • Worried about being laughed at or humiliated by others
  • Avoids relationships, friendships, and intimacy for fear of rejection
  • Feeling lonely and isolated, and inferior to others
  • Refusing to try new activities for fear of embarrassing yourself.

• Dependent personality disorder
  • Sufferers feel the need and can not make decisions without the help of others
  • Let others take responsibility for many aspects of life
  • Agreeing to things that feel wrong
  • Dislikes being alone or losing someone’s support
  • Have low self-confidence
  • Seeing others are more capable
  • Judged by others as passive and too obedient

• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
  • Sufferers keep everything in order
  • Setting unrealistically high standards for yourself and others
  • Worried that you or someone else might make a mistake
  • Expect disaster if things aren’t perfect
  • Reluctant to spend money on yourself or others
  • Has a tendency to hang things that have no clear function or value.

Reason

The causes of personality disorders cannot be explained with certainty. This disorder is thought to be caused by a combination of several factors – such as: genetics and environment, namely the existence of a history of trauma due to violence.

Diagnosis

The doctor determines the diagnosis of personality disorder from the patient’s symptoms. Further examination and details will be carried out by a psychiatrist through in-depth conversations. Based on the medical interview conducted, the doctor will recommend a treatment method. For sufferers under 18 years, symptoms must be present for at least one year.