Personality disorders Flashcards
how many personality disorders does ICD 10 list?
10
- paranoid
- schizoid
- schizotypal
- emotionally unstable (borderline, impulsivity)
- antisocial
- narcissistic
- histrionic
- dependant
- obsessive compulsive
- anxious
what are the three clusters of personality disorders ?
cluster A - eccentric
cluster B - emotional
cluster C - anxious
what makes an abnormal personality and personality disorder?
if it is maladaptive and causing suffering to the patient or those around them
what are the 6 criteria for personality disorders?
disharmonious attitudes and behaviours
chronic abnormal behaviours
present in broad range of situations
starts <18yrs and continues through adulthood
considerable amount of stress caused by these patterns
associated with significant problems in occupation and social performance
should medication be used for personality disorders
no
what is the management for personality disorders?
dialectical behavioural therapy CBT mindfulness mentalisation treat comorbid conditions
describe the paranoid personality disorder
suspicious
cold
humourless
distrusts others
describe the schizoid personality disorder
few friends
loner
indifferent to praise/criticism
describe the schizotypal personality disorder
metaphoric thinking
magical thinking
aloof and isolated
describe the borderline personality disorder
self destructive impulsive sexual always in crisis unclear identity
describe the antisocial personality disorder
aggressive breaks the law no remorse/guilt appears unfriendly on surface impulsive
describe the histrionic personality disorder
dramatic
impulsive
false emotions
centre of attention
describe the narcissistic personality disorder
can’t apologise
grandiose
exploits others
lacks empathy
describe the dependant personality disorder
passive, clingy
lacks self confidence
difficulty making everyday decisions
describe the anxious personality disorder
self conscious
insecure
fearful of negative evaluation
desire to be liked
