Schizotypal personality disorder

superiority (Bushman & Baumeister, 2002). Otto Kernberg (as cited in Lowen, 2012, p.6) identifies narcissists as individuals with various combinations of intense ambitiousness, grandiose fantasies and overdependence on external admiration. Few personality traits that are coupled with narcissism includes strong self-focus, feelings of entitlement, crave for attention, and lack of regard for others. In general, narcissists tend to view self as more superior than their peers and focus on what…

For a recent personality disorder, narcissism has gathered a lot of attention in the past 150 years. From Patrick Bateman in American Psycho to Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, the stereotypical narcissist has gained a lot of reputation in both movies and real life as a person who is extremely obsessed with himself or herself. But what makes a person a narcissist? Where did the characteristics of a stereotypical narcissist come from? For nearly a century and a half, psychologists have…

Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are described as having “a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). These individuals do everything that they can to avoid abandonment whether its real or imagined (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Often they have a negative self-image which leads to self-mutilation or suicidal behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). For…

Alice is trying to conform to Victorian societal norms and expectations. Although she is only seven, she blames herself when she doesn’t have an explanation for a problem when in reality she shouldn’t expect herself (nor should anyone else) expect her to know about of what is going on in Wonderland. Alice has developed neurosis and she is consistently punishes herself for behaving in an undesirable manner and continue to accept the societal norms as her own expectations of herself. Alice has to…

He mentally becomes less and less sane. Shakespeare makes the reader think that Hamlet has only continued to deteriorate his credibility and break family bonds, causing him to have a borderline personality disorder. (What is Borderline Personality Disorder 1). This distrust between the family and the murder of his father causes Hamlet to slowly think of ending his life. “To be, or not to be? That is the question.” (III, i, 59). This famous quote is the beginnings of Hamlet…

In high school Linehan wanted to become a psychiatrist and work with the most mentally disturbed patients. She realized, however, that there weren’t a lot of effective treatments for these patients. She then decided to earn a PhD in experiential personality psychology (Prochaska & Norcross 2014). Linehan wanted to work with the most difficult patients, but she realized they often were not willing to participate. She theorized that comprehensive psychotherapy should meet the following five vital…

Borderline Personality Disorder also referred to as BPD is a mental disorder where the control and regulation of impulsions, relationship stability and outlook on both life and oneself are negatively affected (Lieb, Zanarini, Schmahl, Linehan & Bohus, 2004). This becomes a challenge for individuals affected by it especially in terms of the social context in everyday life. But it has become apparent that the roots of this illness are sometimes brought on quite early in human development, even if…

A child can be born with a genetic disorder but its the mothers love and care that impacts a child 's development. Nurturing a child early on in life may aid the child with the development of a larger hippocampus, the region of the brain responsible for learning, memory and, stress. Research has shown that early maternal support has had a successful effect on young children. A connection was found between early social experiences and the volume of the amygdala, which is responsible for the…

unknown because they mostly behave or act like a normal human being. No one knows who they are, they can be public servants, educators or the person who lives next door to you. Sociopaths are goal orientated people who suffer from antisocial personality disorder who do not understand consequences of guilt or remorse (O’Brien 2010, p. 4). Manipulative, pathological lying, shallow emotions, incapacity of love, lack of remorse, impulsive nature, parasitic lifestyle and early behavioural problems…

Othello Syndrome is morbid or delusional jealousy. It is a mental illness where people believe their partner is being unfaithful without any actual proof. This disease makes people obsessive and delusional with false beliefs based on incorrect inferences about external realities. Jealousy is caused by greed and personal perspective which can result in psychological, emotional and even physical effects. It is human nature to feel jealous but it can never take over humans lives, for this emotion…