Paranoid personality disorder

others, so I failed to recognize their behaviors as abusive, but now that I know it has never been my fault, I have no tolerance whatsoever for that behavior in my life. Then, about a year ago, a stumbled onto some information on Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and narcissistic abuse, and the pieces really started falling into place! Since then, I have been systematically cutting toxic and abusive people off as I discover them, and it feels like there will be next to no one left when I'm…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, was developed in 1993 by Marsha M. Linehan as a treatment for clients meeting the criteria for borderline personality disorder who are chronically suicidal (Linehan and Chen, 2004). Linehan developed this therapy out of the sentiment that there was an influx in borderline personality disorder diagnoses, and no successful treatment options specific to this diagnosis (Linehan, 1993). Linehan was influenced by behavior therapy and by Eastern mindfulness. The…

Patients Name: Amanda Diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder (Primary) DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (Lyons&Martin,2013,p.204): 301.83 (F60.3) Borderline Personality Disorder A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked by impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined…

help people grow and develop as human beings. Willa Cather’s short story, “Paul’s Case,” revolves around Paul, a boy who seems out of place from everyone else. He often conflicts with teachers and his father due to his troublesome attitude and personality. After getting suspended from school, Paul finds comfort while working as an usher at Carnegie Hall. Once he returns to school, he begins to disrespect the students and teachers. Because of this, the principal and his father forbid Paul from…

Dating back to the 1800s, serial murders have been recorded around the world, although serial killers are a rare event, “estimated to comprise less than one percent of all murders” (FBI). Over the past years, psychologists, law enforcement agencies, and the media have been studying serial killers since the most famous killer, Jack the Ripper in the 1800s. There are many different definitions of a serial killer. Experts have focused on the number of victims involved, and the types of motives.…

genetic? There are many genetic disorders that attribute to violent and aggressive behavior, many of which happen to be hereditary. A great amount of serial killers also has had psychological disorders and neurophysiological problems, which also can be hereditary. Some serial killers have even committed crimes that relate to a type of illness that they have. These arguments show that there is a link between genetics and serial killers. There are several disorders…

telling this entire twisted and disturbing story of “The Black Cat” is help unburden the author of his guilt and to reveal “very natural causes and effects” (2005). Natural to whom? Likely someone who is exhibiting classic symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Very early a reader is made aware that there is something is not quite right with the person who is telling the story. He explains himself as if he was a rabbit in a world of wolves. He is a target of others due to his sensitive…

In treatment, the most common diagnoses for sex offenders are paraphilias, personality disorders, and substance use disorders (Jackson & Richards, 2007). Becker, Stinson, Tromp, and Messer (2003) estimate that as many as 80% of sex offenders meet the criteria for a diagnosable personality disorder. There has been very little evaluation of the use of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with sex offenders, but some researchers and practitioners…

Analysis ” Antisocial personality disorder is a psychosocial theory that is often referred to as psychopathy…Those that live with Antisocial Personality Disorder frequently lack empathy and tend to be heartless, sarcastic, and condescending towards the feelings, rights, and sufferings of others. They may have an exaggerated and egotistical self-appraisal and may be excessively narrow-minded, self-confident, or boastful. A personality disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and…

antisocial personality disorder which sometimes can be describe as sociopathy. According to Landfield, “Antisocial personality disorder is a condition that describes a constellation of interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral functioning marked by deceit, lack of guilt and empathy, and callous disregard for the welfare of others” (par 3). The Joker from the film Batman is a psychotic anarchist who brings chaos to the people to find Batman, and this is an example of antisocial personality…