How to Identify Personality Disorders

An individual who has a personality disorder behaves in ways that sets them apart from others in society. These behaviors are pervasive and usually begin in early adulthood. The symptoms are also severe enough to cause distress and impairment for the indivual. The following article will discuss how to identify personality disorders.

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How to Identify Personality Disorders

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  Individuals with a personality disorder are often demanding and believe that they deserve special treatment. They will complain about various symptoms and ailments, yet they will not follow their doctor's recommendations.

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  These individuals feel that they are special and they often find it impossible to empathize with others. They are preoccupied with themselves and consider others to be inferior.

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  Those with personality disorders are often manipulative and they find it difficult to trust others. Their basic goal for interacting with others is to discover how to use people for their own gain.

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  Symptoms of personality disorders are pervasive and stable. In other words, symptoms will not get better over time or fade away. Symptoms will also affect all aspects of the person's life including relationships, family, and work.

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  People with personality disorders do not realize that their behavior is maladaptive. They feel that their actions are right and that society needs to change to meet their needs.

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  Individuals with a personality disorder rarely take responsibility for their actions. They blame their environment for their mistakes.