Personality disorder Flashcards
What are the 3P’s of personality disorder
Pervasive- occurs in all areas of life
Persistent- evident in adolescence & continues in adulthood
Pathological- causes distress to self or others
What are the ICD-10 criteria for personality disorders
R-relationships affected E-enduring P- Pervasive O-onset R-result in distress T- trouble in occupation
What disorders are in cluster A
‘odd or eccentric’
- Paranoid
- Schizotypal
- Schizoid
What disorders are in cluster B
‘Dramatic, emotional,erratic’
- antisocial
- histrionic
- narcissistic
- emotionally unstable
what disorders are in cluster C
‘anxious and fearful’
- anankastic
- anxious/avoidant
- dependent
Paranoid personality disorder
Suspicious and mistrustful
jealous
self-importance
schizotypal PD
Anxiety in social situations
cognitive and perceptual distortion - magical thinking
oddities of speech
Ideas of reference
desire to have relationships but usually have few
schizoid PD
Emotionally cold
no interest in relationships
lack sense of enjoyment
rich fantasy world
antisocial PD
Callous lack of concern for others, relationships are shallow and short-lived. Depart from social norms & impulsive, can be aggressive and often abuse substances
histrionic PD
Self dramatisation, seek attention and enjoyment with shallow and labile effect. often flirtatious and seductive and manipulate to draw attention
narcissistic PD
Grandiose self-importance, fantasies of unlimited success and expect others to admire them, often exploit others- vulnerable to criticism
Borderline PD
Self image unclear chronic 'empty' feelings intense fear of abandonment relationships are intense and unstable suicidal attempts and self harm
anankastic PD
Preoccupation with details and rules with inhibiting perfectionism.
Rigid and inflexible with beliefs and morals- easily stressed and inefficient
usually egosyntonic (not distressed)
anxious/avoidant PD
Persistently tense
feels socially inferior, unappealing and inept
preoccupied with rejection- avoid social contact
sensitve to negative feedback
dependent PD
Allow others to take responsibility and fel unable to take care of themselves. Subordinate, undemanding and fear abandonment.
-difficulty making even simple decisions
