Multiple Personality Disorder is a growing illness that is effecting more and more people in today’s time. Multiple Personality Disorder‚ also known as MPD‚ is a psychiatric identity disorder in which a single person plays two or more different identities. Some psychologists say it’s like multiple people sharing one body and taking turns using it (“Multiple Personality Disorder“‚ 2008). The identity that has the dominant control over the body is recognized as the host personality (Wood‚ Wood
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said that our society faces many disorders‚ one of big importance‚ and many times misdiagnosed due to people’s symptoms and behaviors is the case of Personality Disorders. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders‚ there are ten Personality Disorders reported today. (APA‚ 2000 p.685). These disorders differ in behavioral manifestations and diagnostic criteria. However‚ there two important factors in common‚ people afflicted by these disorders are not mentally ill‚ and they
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Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a part of a group of mental conditions called “Cluster A” personality disorders which involve strange or eccentric ways of thought. People with PPD also suffer from paranoia‚ which is defined as an unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others‚ even when there is no reason to be suspicious.(Goldberg) Individuals tend to be socially withdrawn because of being skeptical‚ feeling mistreated ‚ and bearing grudges. This was not due to a medical or substance use disorder
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3 8 May 2014 Multiple Personality Disorder (Dissociative Identity Disorder) Multiple Personality disorder also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities‚ or personality states‚ are present in and alternately take control of an individual. DID is a disorder characterized by identity fragmentation rather than a proliferation of separate personalities. DID was called Multiple Personality Disorder until 1994‚ when the name
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Narcissistic and Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic and Histrionic Personality Disorder Each of us has a personality or group of characteristics or traits which influence the way we think‚ feel‚ and behave. These make us a unique individual. Someone may be described as having a ’personality disorder’ if their personal characteristics cause regular and long term problems in the way they cope with life and interact with other
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Mental illness as a whole is viewed in a negative light by those who don’t understand what makes those affected do what they do. Especially when it comes to personality disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder that often causes hostility and distance between those who are supposed to help the 18 million people affected by the disorder. (Kreisman‚ 5) The term “borderline” was coined in 1936‚ yet the official diagnosis wasn’t made until the 1980’s‚ and even now the symptoms often confuse and
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Introduction Antisocial personality disorder is often misunderstood by both professionals and laypeople. Confused with the popular terms‚ "sociopath" or "psychopath‚" someone who suffers from this disorder can be discriminated against within the mental health system‚ because of the symptoms of their disorder. Because there is usually a pervasive lack of remorse‚ and many time any feelings at all‚ they are assumed not to have any real feelings by many professionals. This can lead to difficulties
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Antisocial personality disorder also known as ASPD is a mental condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating‚ exploiting‚ or violating the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal‚ the condition is common among people who are in prison. ASPD is a relatively common psychological disorder boasting approximately 200‚000 new cases annually. A finite cause of this disorder is unknown. A person’s genes and other factors‚ such as child abuse‚ may contribute to developing this
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Antisocial Personality Disorder: A Psychological Curiosity A personality disorder is a dysfunction in an individual’s social behavior. Examples include‚ but are not limited to‚ Borderline Personality Disorder‚ Histrionic Personality Disorder‚ and Schizoid Personality Disorder. One of the most dangerous known personality disorders is Antisocial Personality Disorder. According to one website‚ Antisocial Personality Disorder is‚ “a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse
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Borderline personality disorder is a condition in which people have long-term pattern of emotional instability; it includes feelings about themselves and others. This disorder is considered a reflection of a crucial aspect of a person’s character that influences his or her way of seeing and also of how they are being seen in the world. People who have been diagnosed with personality disorders are continuously struggling to cope with the world‚ their social and personal relationships‚ and their ability
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