Personality Disorders Flashcards
What is the ICD-10 definition of a personality disorder?
A severe disturbance in the constitutional and behavioural tendencies of the individual, usually involving several areas of the personality and nearly always associated with considerable personal and social disruption.
What are the 4 cluster A personality disorders?
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
What are the 3 Cluster B personality disorders?
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Borderline
What are the 3 Cluster C personality disorders?
Avoidant
Dependent
Anankastic (OCD)
What are the symptoms of a Paranoid PD?
Hard to confide in people
Difficult to trust other people
Look for betrayal
Read threats and danger into everyday situations
What are the symptoms of a Schizoid PD?
Few activities provide pleasure
Prefer to do things alone
Emotional coldness
Little pleasure from life
What are the symptoms of Schizotypal PD?
Cold Aloof Social withdrawal Odd beliefs Suspiciousness Unusual perceptual experiences Vague and over elaborate experiences Anxious in social situations
What are the symptoms of an Antisocial PD?
Unconcern for the feelings of others Disregard for social norms Incapacity to maintain social norms Incapacity to experience guilt Put yourself in risky situations Behave aggressively Act selfishly
What are the symptoms of a Histrionic PD?
Self dramatisation Theatricality Suggestibility Shallow Labile affectivity Inappropriate Feel the need to entertain people Easily influenced by others
What are the symptoms of a Narcissistic PD?
Exaggerated sense of self importance Believe people are jealous of you Fragile self-esteem Feel upset if people ignore you Seen as selfish Take advantage of other people
What are the symptoms of Borderline PD?
Emotionally unstable Act impulsively without consideration of consequences Mood very changeable Outbursts of intense anger Feel empty Low self esteem Intense relationships fear of being abandoned Suicidal attempts Black and white view of people Paranoia Have psychotic episodes Feel numb and do not remember things after they have happened
What are the symptoms of an avoidant PD?
Avoid work and social responsibilities Expect criticism Worry constantly Avoid relationships due to fear of rejection Feel lonely and isolated Reluctant to try new activities
What are the symptoms of a dependent PD?
Relying on other people Struggle to make decisions Doesn't like being alone Fears of abandonment Subordination of your own needs to the needs of others Feel needy Low self-confidence See others as much more capable Seen as submissive and passive by others
What are the symptoms of an anankastic PD?
Excessive doubts and caution
Perfectionism which gets in the way of tasks
Need to keep things in order
Think yours is the best way of doing things
Reluctant to spend money
Hang onto items with no obvious value
Worry when people make mistakes
What are some potential causes of personality disorders?
Unstable or chaotic family life No support from caregiver Bad experiences in childhood Neglect Sudden bereavement Verbal, physical or sexual abuse Being involved in major accidents Genetics
