Personility Flashcards
What is self-evaluation influenced by?
Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by personality disorders and weight.
Define Personality Disorder according to DSM-5.
An enduring pattern of behaviour and inner experience deviating from cultural expectations, pervasive and inflexible, with onset in adolescence or early adulthood, stable over time, leading to distress or impairment.
What are the three common elements of personality disorders?
Affect, Identity, and Relationships.
What does ‘Affect’ refer to in personality disorders?
Emotional dysregulation, high sensitivity, intense reactivity, overwhelming emotions, and difficulty identifying and expressing feelings.
What challenges are associated with ‘Identity’ in personality disorders?
Challenges in integrating aspects of self and problems setting clear life goals.
What difficulties are associated with ‘Relationships’ in personality disorders?
Difficulties with empathy and intimacy, and problems understanding others.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
A common mental health disorder often misunderstood and stigmatized, affecting 2-5% of Australians at some point in their life.
What historical perspective has BPD been associated with?
Historically seen as being on the ‘border’ of neurosis and psychosis.
What are the development and causes of BPD?
Arises from a complex interaction of factors, including exposure to adverse childhood experiences, leading to epigenetic and neuromorphological changes.
When do symptoms of BPD typically develop?
Symptoms typically develop in adolescence or early adulthood, often improving in adulthood.
What are the characteristics of BPD?
Pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions, marked impulsivity, and difficulty in having healthy thoughts about oneself.
What is the impact of BPD?
Causes distress in various areas (work, family, social life), high self-harm risk, and high rates of comorbidities.
What are the four groups of symptoms for BPD?
- Emotional Instability 2. Disturbed Patterns of Thinking 3. Impulsive Behaviours.
What characterizes Emotional Instability in BPD?
Intense emotional responses, rapid mood swings, and difficulty managing emotions.
What are the Disturbed Patterns of Thinking in BPD?
Paranoia or dissociative episodes, distorted self-image, and chronic feelings of emptiness.
