personality disorder

personality disorder

n.

Any of a group of disorders in which patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about one's self and one's environment interfere with the long-term functioning of an individual, often manifested in deviant behavior and lifestyle.

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personality disorder,

a DSM-IV psychiatry disorder characterized by disruption in relatedness. It is manifested in any of a large group of mental disorders characterized by rigid, inflexible, and maladaptive behavior patterns and traits that impair a person's ability to function in society by severely limiting adaptive potential. Some kinds of personality disorders are antisocial, borderline, and passive aggressive. See also character disorder.

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personality,

n 1. the sum total of a patient's ideas, emotions, and behavior, including the rational and irrational, the conscious and unconscious, and the defensive and learned behavior patterns. It develops from both genetic factors and environmental factors. Thus the patient brings to a dental office an individual personality syndrome. It may be a well-adjusted, stable personality; a depressed, anxious, neurotic personality; or a manic, schizophrenic, psychotic personality. Patients have a broad spectrum of healthy and disordered personalities.
n 2. the characteristics of a person by which other people evaluate him or her.

personality assessment,

n See personality test.

personality disorder,

n a disruption in relatedness manifested in any of a large group of mental disorders characterized by rigid, inflexible, and maladaptive behavior patterns that impair a person's ability to function in society.

personality test,

n a standardized test used in the evaluation of various facets of personality structure, emotional status, and behavioral traits.

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personality disorder

Psychiatry Any condition characterized by individual traits that reflect ingrained, inflexible, and maladaptive patterns of behavior that cause discomfort and impair ability to function Types Antisocial, avoidant, borderline, compulsive, dependent, histrionic, narcissistic, paranoid, passive-aggressive, schizoid Clinical People with PDs in general do not take responsibility for their own lives and feelings; they tend to blame others; they have inadequate coping mechanisms for stress, difficulties in interpersonal relationships

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Patient discussion about personality disorder.

Q. How to get a bipolar person to get treatment, if refuses to carry this condition? My girlfriend’s mom told me once by phone that my girlfriend was bipolar. I started doing a little research and learned it is difficult to live with this sickness. I don't want to brake up but my safety is fading out now

A. Is your girlfriend showing symptoms of bipolar disorder? Was she ever properly diagnosed? I have noticed that a lot of people loosely make statements about others being "bipolar" when they are simply moody. If she is truly showing signs of actually havingbipolar disorder try talking to her in a calm concerned non confrontaional way. Let her know you are concerned for her safety and well being, dont give her your at home diagnosis! Tell her that it might be helpful for her to speak to someone about how she is feeling, trust me if she is symptomatic of bipolar she is suffering and may be willing to seek help if she is approached in the right manner. Assure her there is no shame in talking to someone and that you love her and care for her and you want her to be well. It is also important for you to find the right time to have this conversation, if she is manic and easily aggrivated it might not be the right time. In a mania she will feel GREAT and trying to convince some

Q. how can i know if I am a person of good fitness or not? is there any calculation with height and weight or what ever… thx!

A. people usually think that BMI (body mass index) is the best way to do so but it’s not tru. Think of it- we can be the same height and weight but I’ll be a couch potato and you a body builder. I’m an athlete, (bicycle racer) and I go to regular checkups at a sport clinic. They check what they call VO2max. that means – the oxygen volume that you consume. Unfortunately you can’t do this at home, but doctors recommend a yearly checkup here is a short video that explains it and say how to check it up and how to improve it:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=F6PnLA1bRuI

Q. What kind of job would suit a person with a disability like arthritis? My Dad is settled in USA, and he suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Can anyone suggest me a job which he can take up, which he can do, without too much of physical work? He is well educated and was a teacher in India, but he is waiting for his certificates to get to USA, to apply for teaching positions.

A. Assuming you don't consider teaching in a classroom too much physical work, he should probably wait for his teaching certificates to clear and then work as a teacher. I meas, why do you feel he should change his career?