Taylor Seegraves Mr. Willet English 9B 28 May 2013 Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder is identified by an unusual depth of moods. Bpd has been known to affect relationships between friends and family. People who are diagnosed with bpd have an unstable self image and feelings of abandonment. Moods may change from high positive regards to heavy dislike or extreme hatred. Self-harm and suicidal behavior can occur and require inpatient psychiatric care. Symptoms of
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beautiful woman that suffered from many personality disorders so‚ she was always told. After reading chapter twelve in the textbook‚ I realized that her number one personality disorder did go underdiagnosed or was misdiagnosed. This lady was fascinating because no matter where she was or who she needed to be at that time she would become it. I always referred to her has being a “chameleon.” Not knowing that‚ my choice of words could actually refer to a personality disorder. I know now‚ that this was a psychological
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When it was first described‚ the disorder did not have its own category‚ and the term “borderline”‚ initially designated patients‚ who were at the border of two diseases: not sufficiently sick to be considered psychotic‚ yet too disturbed to follow a psychoanalytic treatment for neuroses (Bateman). It was Adolph Stern‚ an American psychoanalyst‚ who coined the term “the border line group” in 1938‚ first described most of the symptoms and suggested possible causes for its development (Gunderson)
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Antisocial Personality Disorder‚ also known as ASPD is a personality disorder that identifies individuals who are irritable and aggressive. Individuals diagnosed with ASPD are usually seen as “antisocial” hence the name.Antisocial personality is not synonymous with sociopath or psychopath. Many individuals who are diagnosed with ASPD often grow up in homes with parental conflict. Antisocial Personality Disorder can be recognized in individuals by certain behaviors. Individuals diagnosed with ASPD
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determined to fuel his killing addiction. His disorder was never a problem during his trial. However‚ he was extremely confident in himself because of the fact that he was his own lawyer for certain cases. Ted Bundy was diagnosed as antisocial because he showed no remorse for others‚ even the ones who he had never met. He never seemed sorry for his crimes and never had sympathy for any of his victims. Ted Bundy was never treated for his disorder. He was never going to be able leave prison due
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Research Paper By Jonathan Ilunga Sonoma State University Abstract This paper will aim to define narcissistic personality disorder as a whole. The document will cover the topics of symptoms‚ prevalence‚ and contributing factor. In addition to covering the general description of the disorder the paper will present a case study to provide a clearer image of the parameters of NPD. 2 scientific studies will be presented in order to offer empirical data
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Case Study #6 — Schizotypal Personality Disorder Background Information Tyler is a 15 year old male who is currently living at home with his mother and younger sister. His mother describes Tyler as “always being an odd child” who had significant difficulty relating to his peers. As a child he would spend a great deal of time alone involved in role playing. She said that social situations always provoke great anxiety in Tyler and he is extremely socially inept. Currently Tyler rarely socializes‚
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Personality disorders greatly influence the dropout rates in treatment for homeless individuals. Of the cluster B personality disorders‚ borderline personality disorder is one of the most difficult to treat in homeless individuals due to its high comorbidity rate with other Axis I disorders and the patient’s difficulty in emotional regulation and maintaining stable relationships with others. Art therapy is often used as a complementary therapy to treat borderline personality disorder. While qualitative
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Abbey is diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) due to her difficulty making decisions on her own‚ never taking blame for her negative behaviors‚ having trouble taking starting activities‚ and constantly needing company/support. DPD is when an individual has excessive amounts of fear about separation and preforms clingy behavior towards a loved one or friend (American Psychiatric Association‚ 2013). Abbey reported her past relationship have failed because of her clingy behavior. In addition
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Phenomenological Perspective on the causes of Non-suicidal Self-injury in Borderline Personality Disorder Brett Hoffman Bradley University ENC602 CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction The emphasis of Chapter 2 will be a review of the literature pertaining to emotional dysregulation and the cognitive processes that are involved in Borderline Personality Disorder. Relevant models will be examined to set the framework for emotional dysregulation leading to behavioral dysregulation. Common
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