Personality Disorders

In this Blog Post I am going to call BULLSHIT 💩 on Personality Disorders. I watched a video about Introversion and Negative Self Talk and the presenter mentioned Cluster B disorders and I thought 'ClusterFuck' so I headed on over to the Mayo Clinic page (which I presume is based in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland) which was the first one that came up under Google and I was presented with the following and out of respect to Larry Tesler I have copy and pasted Symptoms and Causes and I have provided a link to the Diagnosis and Treatment page which made me shudder. Take a look and have a guess why?  As you go down the symptoms and causes you will see that I have added my own comments to the one in the article raising questions about their validity.  If you read this article and you don't identify as having one of the Personality Disorders I wouldn't be surprised, I would be amazed because who are Doctors and Big Pharma to say that we have Personality Disorders? Who had the Perfect Personality so that we may be disordered in their presence. The word personality itself is loaded "Oh you have a great personality" & "Oh you have a personality disorder". NO, you have a warped view of what the perfect personality is. The perfect personality does not exist. We are all warped and kinked. If we were to be sold in the human being section of the supermarket, we would be in the wonky section. We are imperfect works in progress. So so many of us have had dis-functional childhoods in one shape or form that for us to become adults and then be told that we have a personality disorder because we have 'a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking'. Excuse me, could you show me a fluid and healthy pattern of thinking please? Oh you think so! Now that is very subjective. If you want to see a fluid and healthy pattern of thinking go take a look on twitter on second thoughts according to the Mayonnaise School of Personality Disorders everybody on social media has a Goddam Personality Disorder. The two words 'Personality & Disorder' should not go together. How can anybody be disordered in an insane world?     

Overview

A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school.

In some cases, you may not realize that you have a personality disorder because your way of thinking and behaving seems natural to you. And you may blame others for the challenges you face. (Yuk Yuk you may blame the Government, go take a look on social media)

Personality disorders usually begin in the teenage years or early adulthood. There are many types of personality disorders. Some types may become less obvious throughout middle age.(Because in middle age you are expected to be tired, cynical and  bitter. Are these traits personality disorders or can they be clustered under 'realist')

Symptoms

Types of personality disorders are grouped into three clusters, based on similar characteristics and symptoms. Many people with one personality disorder also have signs and symptoms of at least one additional personality disorder. It's not necessary to exhibit all the signs and symptoms listed for a disorder to be diagnosed.("Roll Up, Roll Up Folks". Get Two Symptoms for the Price of One. More money for the so called professionals treating you)

Cluster A personality disorders

Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric thinking or behavior. They include paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder.

Paranoid personality disorder

• Pervasive distrust and suspicion of others and their motives( I have this and I call it experience)
• Unjustified belief that others are trying to harm or deceive you (People have tried to harm and deceive me in the past so who are you Doc to say that it is unjustified?)
• Unjustified suspicion of the loyalty or trustworthiness of others( Some fuckers are disloyal and let you down, again justify your unjustified Sheriff) 
• Hesitancy to confide in others due to unreasonable fear that others will use the information against you (again the human worm has used confidential information against me so I would say more than hesitant)
• Perception of innocent remarks or nonthreatening situations as personal insults or attacks (How do we know they are innocent or nonthreatening? You don't know the motherfucker who made them. I do)
• Angry or hostile reaction to perceived slights or insults (There was nothing perceived about them. They were slights and insults) 
• Tendency to hold grudges (Who doesn't for fuck's sake?)
• Unjustified, recurrent suspicion that spouse or sexual partner is unfaithful (Well they have been in the past, I have proof so again justify your unjustification)

I score pretty high on paranoid. What about you?

You get my drift folks. I'm not going to go through the whole lot because I cannot be arsed.(I score high on the 'can't be arsed personality disorder')I have personality disorders  hanging out of my arse but I will be 54 years of age in a week's time and I am going to pretend that they have now become less obvious. I am calling bullshit on personality disorders and the big business of labeling people for profit. Do you really want to know what the Psychiatrist and the Psychotherapist get up to after the head factory has closed? After all, one man's Jung is another woman's Freud. 

Schizoid personality disorder

• Lack of interest in social or personal relationships, preferring to be alone
• Limited range of emotional expression
• Inability to take pleasure in most activities
• Inability to pick up normal social cues
• Appearance of being cold or indifferent to others
• Little or no interest in having sex with another person(You would label somebody Schizoid for this? Oy Vey! You should try having sex with some of the people I have. It would put you off for life)

Schizotypal personality disorder

• Peculiar dress, thinking, beliefs, speech or behavior
• Odd perceptual experiences, such as hearing a voice whisper your name
• Flat emotions or inappropriate emotional responses
• Social anxiety and a lack of or discomfort with close relationships
• Indifferent, inappropriate or suspicious response to others
• "Magical thinking" — believing you can influence people and events with your thoughts
• Belief that certain casual incidents or events have hidden messages meant only for you(It's called synchronicity bruv)

Cluster B personality disorders

Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by dramatic, overly emotional or unpredictable thinking or behavior. They include antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder

• Disregard for others' needs or feelings
• Persistent lying, stealing, using aliases, conning others
• Recurring problems with the law
• Repeated violation of the rights of others
• Aggressive, often violent behavior
• Disregard for the safety of self or others
• Impulsive behavior
• Consistently irresponsible
• Lack of remorse for behavior

How many of these freaks are roaming the earth without a diagnosis?

Borderline personality disorder

• Impulsive and risky behavior, such as having unsafe sex, gambling or binge eating
• Unstable or fragile self-image
• Unstable and intense relationships
• Up and down moods, often as a reaction to interpersonal stress
• Suicidal behavior or threats of self-injury
• Intense fear of being alone or abandoned
• Ongoing feelings of emptiness
• Frequent, intense displays of anger
• Stress-related paranoia that comes and goes

Some folks say that words count. Well in that case  what the Dickens are you doing calling a personality disorder as Borderline? Borderline of what? The perfect personality or perhaps the acceptable, conformist personality who does what they say like a good boy or girl. Cue a song by Chris de Burgh

Histrionic personality disorder

• Constantly seeking attention(Some would say I'm doing that with this Blog)
• Excessively emotional, dramatic or sexually provocative to gain attention(Celebrity Twerking? You wouldn't call them histrionic would you because they are Celebrities)
• Speaks dramatically with strong opinions, but few facts or details to back them up(Politicians are US)
• Easily influenced by others(Pimp my Ride)
• Shallow, rapidly changing emotions(Who are you to call them shallow pale face? In fact before you arrived on Turtle Island my emotions were deep and centered and then you gave me fire water)
• Excessive concern with physical appearance
• Thinks relationships with others are closer than they really are(Is that my fault or theirs? Whose job is it to create the boundaries?)

Narcissistic personality disorder

• Belief that you're special and more important than others
• Fantasies about power, success and attractiveness
• Failure to recognize others' needs and feelings
• Exaggeration of achievements or talents
• Expectation of constant praise and admiration
• Arrogance
• Unreasonable expectations of favors and advantages, often taking advantage of others
• Envy of others or belief that others envy you((

How many Politicians are Narcissists I wonder?

Cluster C personality disorders

Cluster C personality disorders are characterized by anxious, fearful thinking or behavior. They include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Avoidant personality disorder

• Too sensitive to criticism or rejection
• Feeling inadequate, inferior or unattractive
• Avoidance of work activities that require interpersonal contact
• Socially inhibited, timid and isolated, avoiding new activities or meeting strangers
• Extreme shyness in social situations and personal relationships
• Fear of disapproval, embarrassment or ridicule

I score on all six of the above and this is my personality disorder. I avoid life like it were the plague which it quite possibly could become shortly so who is the personality disordered? Me who avoids life or those who role around in it like pigs in shit?

Dependent personality disorder

• Excessive dependence on others and feeling the need to be taken care of
• Submissive or clingy behavior toward others
• Fear of having to provide self-care or fend for yourself if left alone
• Lack of self-confidence, requiring excessive advice and reassurance from others to make even small decisions
• Difficulty starting or doing projects on your own due to lack of self-confidence
• Difficulty disagreeing with others, fearing disapproval
• Tolerance of poor or abusive treatment, even when other options are available(It's called keeping the peace)
• Urgent need to start a new relationship when a close one has ended

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

• Preoccupation with details, orderliness and rules(I like to get things right man)
• Extreme perfectionism, resulting in dysfunction and distress when perfection is not achieved, such as feeling unable to finish a project because you don't meet your own strict standards (Why is there even a word or concept called perfection?)
• Desire to be in control of people, tasks and situations, and inability to delegate tasks
• Neglect of friends and enjoyable activities because of excessive commitment to work or a project(Workaholic?)
• Inability to discard broken or worthless objects(Ever heard of Recycling?)
• Rigid and stubborn (Who are you to decide what is rigid or stubborn?)
• Inflexible about morality, ethics or values
• Tight, miserly control over budgeting and spending money(Also known as being careful and frugal)

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is not the same as obsessive-compulsive disorder, a type of anxiety disorder.

When to see a doctor

If you have any signs or symptoms of a personality disorder, see your doctor or other primary care professional or a mental health professional. Untreated, personality disorders can cause significant problems in your life that may get worse without treatment.(You'll get 8 minutes with your GP if you are lucky but you can always pay big money to go privately. Certainly Sir! Have you heard of CBT?)

Causes

Personality is the combination of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that makes you unique. It's the way you view, understand and relate to the outside world, as well as how you see yourself. Personality forms during childhood, shaped through an interaction of:(Yeah so how dare you call my uniqueness disordered)

• Your genes. Certain personality traits may be passed on to you by your parents through inherited genes. These traits are sometimes called your temperament.(The Uncle nobody talks about)
• Your environment. This involves the surroundings you grew up in, events that occurred, and relationships with family members and others.(Austerity Britain)

Personality disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of these genetic and environmental influences. Your genes may make you vulnerable to developing a personality disorder, and a life situation may trigger the actual development.

Risk factors

Although the precise cause of personality disorders is not known, certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering personality disorders, including:

• Family history of personality disorders or other mental illness(Families are disordered by their very nature, blame the Victorians)
• Abusive, unstable or chaotic family life during childhood
• Being diagnosed with childhood conduct disorder
• Variations in brain chemistry and structure(No such thing, It's a LIE)

Complications

Personality disorders can significantly disrupt the lives of both the affected person and those who care about that person. Personality disorders may cause problems with relationships, work or school, and can lead to social isolation or alcohol or drug abuse.(Relationships,Work & School cause your so called Personality Disorders in the first place)