Paranoid - Pervasive mistrust/suspiciousness, use of projection, conflict with authority figures. At risk of violence., Schizoid - Social detachment, constricted affect, little emotion, usually have rich and extensive fantasy life, but are reluctant to reveal it. Classic Loners. Love comic books, science fiction., Schizotypal - Pattern of social and interpersonal deficits. Cognitive or perceptual distortions. Behavioral eccentricities, odd appearance, restricted range of emotions. Odd appearance, magical thinking, unique language, Antisocial - Disregard for rights of others. Deceitful and manipulative. Very superficial, the advanced conduct disorder. Criminal. Everything is happening to them, they do no wrong, Borderline - Pervasive pattern of unstable, interpersonal relationships, self-image, affect, marked impulsivity. Self-damaging behavior. Little bit of all disorders in one. No gray area (all good or all bad), Histrionic - Excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Exaggeration of closeness of relationships. Insincere and shallow emotions. Drama Queens, need to be center of attention, Narcissistic - Pervasive pattern of grandiosity. Need for admiration. Lack of empathy, arrogant or haughty attitude, superior view. Fragile, vulnerable self-esteem, ambitious, Avoidant - Social discomfort, low self-esteem. Hypersensitive to negative evaluation, Dependent - Need to be taken care of. Submissive and clinging behavior. Frequently anxious, Obsessive - Preoccupation with perfectionism. Formal and serious demeanor. Constricted emotional range, preoccupied with orderliness. Low self-esteem, harsh self-evaluations,

Characteristics of Personality Disorders

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