Personality Disorders and the Challenges that Come with Them Gada Aref
Abstract
It is critical for those in the psychology field understand personality disorders.
For many individuals is is necessary for their research the persons who are studying and researching the disorders with personality disorders to have better knowledge to become knowledgeable and can become better providers. Personality disorders are full of challenges from different ranges from individuals. There are many various types of personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and paranoid disorder. These are just a few disorders that can be named
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What are the symptoms of personality disorders?
Keywords: Challenges, personality disorders, symptoms, treatment
Personality disorders are very challenging to live with both for the individual who diagnosed with a personality disorder and for those close to them. Many times people do not know what a personality disorder is and think that the suffering individual is just irrational and very hard to deal. Little knowledge is obtained at the moment since one cannot understand the hardships that they may be going through. Even those who possess knowledge of personality disorders still struggle with managing the symptoms. It is imperative for those in the psychology field to understand what personality disorders along with how one can be manage. Many times these are the professionals who will aid people with personality disorders; therefore, it is important for them to have knowledge on this topic and be very understanding since the job is extremely challenging yet rewarding. Personality disorders occasionally are stigmatized which increases the chance for a mental health care provider work with these individuals. Since that is the case of stigmatization with health providers, one can only imagine how other people in society who do not have much knowledge or education about these mental issues view and treat individuals with personality disorders. I believe the biggest problem is the lack of awareness on behalf of those with personality disorders and those who know
People who suffer from personality disorders usually have chronic interpersonal difficulties and problems with ones identity or sense of self . People with personality disorders can often cause as much difficulty in the lives of
Antisocial personality disorder is a disregard for others rights and violating theses rights. This disorder starts as a child to people who carry this disorder portray the characteristics of irritability, aggressiveness, lack of remorse, and irresponsibility. A psychopath falls under the umbrella of antisocial personality disorders. A psychopath is a person with a personality disorders which is inherited from their parents at birth. Flashes of these inherited factors show and happen in the child upbringing this includes torture animals at a young age, playing weird dark games as a kid, or ripping heads of toys. A perfect example of a Psychopath is Edmund Kemper. A man who showed his psychopath tendencies at a young age that grew into to him becoming a serial killer.
Personality disorders are included as mental disorders on Axis II of the diagnostic manual of the American Psychiatric Association and in the mental and behavioral disorders section of the ICD manual of the World Health Organization Personality disorders are conditions in which an individual differs significantly from an average person, in terms of how they think, perceive, feel or relate to others. Changes in how a person feels and distorted beliefs about other people can lead to odd behavior, which can be distressing and may upset others There are three recognized personality disorder clusters, cluster A odd and eccentric, Paranoid Personality Disorder Schizoid Personality Disorder Schizotypal Personality Disorder dramatic and emotional, Borderline Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder and anxious and fearful Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Personality Disorders: Management
A personality disorder is characterized by a distinct pattern of behavior that does not meet normal standards of behavior within one’s culture. This pattern is ingrained as the norm to the person affected, and the characteristics of the affected person deviate markedly from societal standards (Hebblethwaite, 2009). The two main features that help to identify a personality disorder are chronic interpersonal difficulties and persons with one’s identity or sense of self (Livesly, 2001). Within this set of mental health disorders lie several other subsets, including one of the most prominent personality disorders - Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is a severe, long-lasting disorder that has an incidence of occurrence approximately equal to that of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia combined (Grant, Chou, Goldstein et al., 2008). BPD also puts those affected at risk for damage in many areas of their life if not properly diagnosed and treated, including personal relationships, school, work, and self-imagine. Furthermore, this disorder has a high co-morbidity with other disorders such as depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and social phobia, among many more (Hebblethwaite, 2009). Misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder can have serious clinical implications. This paper looks to identify the risk factors associated with BPD, the affects on various aspects of the person’s life, treatments, and give recommendations as to how to properly identify and
The three main clusters of personality disorders are odd and eccentric behavior, dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior, and anxious and fearful behavior. Cluster A, Odd and eccentric behavior are personality disorders characterized by social awkwardness and social withdrawal. These disorders show a stable pattern of remarkably unusual behavior and are commonly characterized by distorted thinking. An example is Paranoid Personality Disorder which is characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of other people. Next cluster B is dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors and these disorders are characterized by shared problems with impulse control and emotional regulation. An example is Antisocial Personality Disorder which is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of other people that often manifests as hostility and/or aggression. Lastly, Cluster C is anxious and fearful behavior and these personality disorders are share a high level of anxiety and represent range of symptoms for abnormal manifestations of apprehensiveness, timid, or frightened behavior. An example is Avoidant Personality Disorder which is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and a hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. People with this disorder are intensely afraid that others will ridicule them, reject them, or criticize them.
Side note: On https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_disorder_not_otherwise_specified the author of this paper altered this webpage to reflect the current DSM-5.
Personality disorders is an umbrella term. There are a variety of personality disorders, and each disorder has its own unique identifier that makes them different from other personality disorders. Because each personality disorder differs from the next, these disorders are separated and is categorized by
The diagnostic process for personality disorders currently covers a broad scope of various tests and symptoms, causing a source of frustration for psychiatrists (Aldhous). The symptoms and side effects of several personality disorders can tend to blur together, making diagnosis challenging (Aldhous). Most psychiatric patients are diagnosed with several personality disorders at once, with twenty percent of people with personality disorders simply diagnosed with a “personality disorder not otherwise specified” (Aldhous). Using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, commonly referred to as the DSM, psychiatrists attempt with great difficulty to categorize their patients into a specific disorder, only to diagnose
Personality disorders are very defined and recognized in today’s society. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association provides common language and standards classifying mental disorders. The DSM is used by many people in varying disciplines in the USA as well as many other countries. In times past, people with disorders may have been outcast from a community or even persecuted. However, in our current culture the pendulum has swung in the other direction. It almost seems that there is a trend to explain all behavior by a mental disorder. This results in needing to disprove that certain people are not displaying a disorder, rather acting within a normal human emotion or
Scrutinized personality disorders on 138 patients over a six year period in a secure facility according to (Alexander, T. R. et al. 2010) questioned whether clinical comparison in offenders " is it possible to diagnose personality disorders in people across the whole range of ID, that is, from mild to profound disabilities” (p. 651) and vice versa is it possible to have the entire range of personality disorder in persons with ID diagnosed, statistically no, "experimental difficulties are infinite and personality disorders cannot be established diagnostically in those that have sever levels of ID, evidence, "established differences from mild to moderate ranges of ID is now widely clinically accepted" (p. 651). However, behavioral measurement methods
A challenge with classifying personality disorders is that personality disorders are not stable over time while the very definition of personality disorders suggests that they should be stable over time. However, according to figure 15.2, half the people with a personality disorder at some point in time had achieved remission when interviewed two years later (455). Another challenge with classifying personality disorders is that personality disorders are highly comorbid. For instance, a person diagnosed with borderline personality disorder can also be diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder—they also predict poorer outcomes for these disorders (another challenge). Moreover, it was found that more than 50% of people diagnosed with a personality disorder also met the diagnostic criteria for another personality disorder.
According to the DSM-5, Personality Disorders are characterized by “impairments in personality functioning and the presence of pathological personality traits”. Borderline Personality Disorder is one of ten personality disorders listed in the DSM-5. The DSM-5 lists several criteria that must be met in order for someone to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. They are quoted as follows:
Personality disorder refers to a group of mental illnesses. People who suffer from personality disorders often have trouble dealing with everyday problems and situations. Although the cause for such illness is unknown, genes and childhood experiences may play a role (1). For our research paper we have chosen only two of the various disorders. Borderline and Narcissistic personality disorders.
It is believed that a person’s personality is fully developed and adopted by the time they are 30 (James, 1890/1950), but Clark believes that a person’s personality becomes increasingly stable around their 20’s (2009). Personality disorders can be diagnosed either categorically or dimensionally. Typically, change is more likely to occur when examining stability categorically rather than dimensionally because the diagnostic is based off one’s judgment in categorical diagnostic, whereas dimensional diagnostics are more logistics and consider whether certain personality traits are prominent enough to make a diagnosable personality disorder. With PD, it is hard to understand if personality traits are more unstable within those with PD or those
Everyone has their own personality. Personality is defined as a set of individual differences that are affected by the development of an individual, which typically consists of a person’s values, attitudes, personal memories, social relationships, and skills. (McAdams, Olson, 2010, p. 517-542) There are two classifications of personalities. If you are considered Type A personality, then you are more competitive, outgoing, possibly impatient and could even be considered aggressive. While the more relaxed, laid back personalities are classified as Type B personalities. No matter which category of personality a person falls under, they can be afflicted with a personality disorder. These disorders can be such a mild version that a person doesn’t even notice that they have one. But then there are some that are affected by their disorder to the point that it completely takes over their lives. So much so that they are unable to live what’s considered a normal life.