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Personality

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The more or less stable, internal factors that make one person's behaviour consistent from one time to another
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A set of consistent thoughts, feelings and behaviours shown across time in a variety of settings
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What are the 3 Pā€™s, a hallmark of a problem caused by dysfunctional personality

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Pervasive (in most areas of life)
Persistent - evidence from adolescence + continues ā€“> childhood
Pathological - causes distress to self/others, impairs fct

3
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Temperament

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A persons innate shaped basic disposition to an emotional response and is thought to manifest from births onwards

4
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Which develops first, temperament or personality

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Temperament

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Aetiology PD (4)

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Genetics (moderately inheritable)
Childhood temperament + other emotional difficulties
Childhood experiences e.g. neglect, abuse, PTSD
Neurochemical imbalance (impulse/aggression)

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Common co-morbidities PD (5)

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Anxiety disorder  
Depression 
PTSD
Substance misuse + alcoholism 
Adjustment disorder/stress reaction
7
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DSM 5 Classification - Cluster A (3)

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Odd + eccentric
Schizoid
Paranoid
Schizotypal

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DSM 5 Classification - Cluster B (4)

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Dramatic and Emotional
Antisocial 
Histrionic 
Borderline 
Narcissistic
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DSM 5 Classification - Cluster C (3)

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Obsessive compulsive
Anxious
Dependent

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ICD-10 Classification (8)

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Paranoid
Schizoid 
Dissocial 
Emotionally unstable (split into impulsive + borderline) 
Histrionic 
Anankastic (OCD)
Anxious 
Dependent
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Sx of Paranoid PD (SUSPECT)

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Sensitive 
Unforgiving 
Suspicious 
Possessive + Jealous of partners 
Excessive Self importance 
Conspiracy theories 
Tenacious sense of rights
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Sx Schizoid PD (ALL ALONE)

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Anhedonic 
Limited emotional range 
Little sexual interest 
Apparent indifference to praise or criticism 
Lack of close relationships
One-player activities 
Norm social conventions ignored 
Excessive fantasy world
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Sx Dissocial PD (FIGHTS)

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Forms but can't maintain relationships 
Irresponsible 
Guiltless
Heartless 
Temper easily lost 
Someone elses fault
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Sx EUPD (common) (5)

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Affective instability 
Explosive behaviours 
Impulsive 
Outburst of anger 
Unable to plan/consider consequences
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Sx EUPD; Borderline Type (SCARS)

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Self-image unclear
Chronic empty feelings
Relationships = intense + unstable
Suicide attempts + self-harm

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Sx EUPD; Impulsive type (LOSE IT)

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Lacks impulse control 
Outbursts or threats of violence 
Sensitivity to being criticised or let down 
Emotional instability 
Inability to plan ahead 
Thoughtless of consequences
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Sx Histrionic PD (ACTORS)

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Attention seeking 
Concerned w/ own appearance 
Theatrical 
Open to suggestion 
Racy + seductive
Shallow affect
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Sx Anankastic Personality Disorder (DETAILED)

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Doubtful 
Excessive detail 
Tasks not completed 
Adheres to rules 
Inflexible 
Likes own way
Excludes pleasure + relationships 
Dominated by intrusive thoughts
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Sx Anxious/Avoidant PD (AFRAID)

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Avoids social contact 
Fears rejection/criticism 
Restricted likestyle 
Apprehensive
Inferiority 
Doesn't get involved unless sure of acceptance
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Sx Dependence PD (SUFFER)

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Subordinate 
Undemanding 
Feels helpless when alone 
Fears of abandonment 
Encourages others to take decisions 
Reassurance needed
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Social difficulties those w/ PD have (3)

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Difficulty making relationships/connecting w/ others
Mx / control of emotions
Coping w/ life + difficult feelings

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DDx PD (5)

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Mood disorder 
Psychotic disorder 
Anxiety disorder 
Substance related disorders 
Personality change due to organic cause
23
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General approach to Mx of PD (for Dr)

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Clear boundaries
Remember splitting
Beware of transference + counter -transference
Beware of admission trap

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S-term Mx PD

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Ongoing risks
Take Hx + consider comorbidity
Carry out risk assessment

25
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LT psychological Mx PD (4)

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CBT
DBT
CAT (cognitive analytical therapy) 
Therapeutic communities 
Good engagement from pt = vital
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Social Mx PD (4)

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Support around stigma
Social inclusion activities
Finance/housing
Tx as inpt if danger in community

27
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Biological Mx PD

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Little evidence

Only for addressing co-morbid issues