Personality disorders Flashcards
What is dissociative identity disorder?
Patient has many personalities which interact
What is paranoid personality disorder?
Suspicious
Preoccupied with conspiracy
Distrust
Holds grudges
What is schizoid personality disorder?
Emotionally cold
Lacks interest in others
Rich fantasy world
Excessive introspection
What is dissocial/antisocial personality disorder?
Aggression Frustration Callous and lack of concern for others Irresponsible Impulsive Cannot maintain relationships Criminal activity No guilt Conduct disorder
What is EUPD - borderline?
Feeling empty Unclear identity Intense and unstable relationships Unpredicatable affect Self harm Impulsivity Pseudohallucination
What is EUPD - impulsive?
Cannot control anger
Unable to plan
Unpredictable affect and behaviour
What is histrionic personality disorder?
Over dramatic Self centred Shallow affect Labile mood Seeks attention Manipulative Seductive
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
Self importance Low empathy Takes advantage Grandiose Needs admiration
What is anankastic (obsessive compulsive) personality disorder?
Worries and doubts Orderliness and control Perfectionism Sensative to criticism Rigidity Indecisive Pedantry Judgemental
What is anxious/avoidant personality disorder?
Anxious and tense Self-conscious Insecure Timid Needs to be liked
What is dependent personality disorder?
Passive Clingy Submissive Need for care Feels helpless when alone Feels incompetent
How are personality disorders managed?
DBT
Mentalisation
Medication for any comorbidities
