1. Personality Disorders
Frequent mood swings
Stormy relationships
Many people with one diagnosed personality disorder also have signs and symptoms of at least one additional personality disorder.
Social isolation
Angry outbursts
Suspicion and mistrust of others
Difficulty making friends
**see disorder as characteristics of themselves and are hard to treat or cure
A need for instant
gratification
Poor impulse control
Cluster A- Odd, Eccentric
Alcohol or substance abuse
Cluster B- Dramatic, Emotional & Erratic
Cluster C- Anxious & Fearful

2. Paranoid Distrust and suspicion of others
Believing that others are trying to harm you
Emotional detachment
Hostility- outburst of anger
Blame others for shortcomings
Sarcastic & Jealous
Main goal: to dominate

3. Schizoid Lack of interest in social relationships
Limited range of emotional expression
Inability to pick up normal social cues
Appearing dull or indifferent to others

4. Schizotypal Peculiar dress, thinking, beliefs or behavior
Perceptual alterations, such as those affecting touch
Discomfort in close relationships
Flat emotions or inappropriate emotional responses
Indifference to others
"Magical thinking" — believing you can influence people and events with your thoughts
Believing that messages are hidden for you in public speeches or displays

5. Antisocial (Sociopathic)
Disregard for others
Persistent lying or stealing
Recurring difficulties with the law
Don’t learn from experience
Repeatedly violating the rights of others
Aggressive, often violent behavior
Don’t see themselves as disturbed
Treatment: not effective- NO REMORSE

6. Borderline Impulsive and risky behavior Volatile relationships
Unstable mood
Suicidal behavior
Fear of being alone

7. Histrionic Constantly seeking attention Excessively emotional
Extreme sensitivity to others' approval
Unstable mood
Excessive concern with physical appearance

8. Narcissistic Believing that you're better than others
Fantasizing about power,
success and attractiveness
Exaggerating your achievements or talents
Expecting constant praise and admiration
Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings
Don’t need other people’s approval

9. Avoidant Hypersensitivity to criticism or rejection Feeling inadequate
Social isolation- but WANT to be with others
Extreme shyness in social situations
Timidity

10. Dependent Excessive dependence on others Submissiveness toward others
A desire to be taken care of
Tolerance of poor or abusive treatment
Urgent need to start a new relationship when one has ended

11. Obsessive-Compulsive
Preoccupation with orderliness and rules
Extreme perfectionism
Desire to be in control of situations
Inability to discard broken or worthless objects
Inflexibility

12. Passive Aggressive
Express anger in a passive way: lateness, procrastination, stubbornness
Act polite but use subtle digs
Lack assertiveness
Resent authority