Armchair diagnosing is fun, and don’t take it too seriously. But it’s good to know what symptoms you may have. Doesn’t mean you have these. Most people have some of each. Paranoid Personality: 1) distrust in everyone 2) don’t confide in others 3) really sensitive to personal slights, can’t get over it
Schizoid: 1) lack of interest in social relationships 2) limited emotional expression 3) limited sexual interest
Schizotypal: 1) magical thinking- perhaps that you have power over others thoughts 2) indifferent to others, or their slights against you 3) there are hidden messages just for you in casual incidents
Antisocial: 1) disregard for law, others rights, stealing, conning 2) aggressive, often violent 3) impulsive 4) lack of remorse
Borderline: 1) impulsive risky behavior, having unsafe sex is common. Gambling, etc. 2) fragile self image 3) up and down moods, often with no exterior stressors 4) paranoia, anger, maybe suicidal
Histrionic: 1) constantly seeking attention 2) easily infouenced 3) dramatic, few facts and big emotions 4) excessive emotions 5) excessive concern with physical appearance 6) thinks relationships are closer than they are
Narcissistic: 1) belief your special 2) exaggerated achievements (no one here on gag, right?) 3) failure to recognize others needs 4) arrogance 5) unreasonable expectations 6) lots of envy of others
Avoidant: 1) very sensitive to rejection 2) feeling inadequate 3) extremely shy 4) avoidance of work that requires contact with others
Dependent: 1) excessive dependence on others 2) submissive or clingy 3) fear of being alone, can’t take care of yourself 4) lack of self confidence, fear of starting projects, fear of disagreeing with others 5) urgent need to start new relationship when one ends
Obsessive compulsive: 1) extreme perfectionism, orderliness, extreme preoccupation with details 2) desire to control people, neglect friends in order to commit to projects 3) inflexible on values or standards
