A disorder which affects the wordpsyche/word of the mental state of a person.
Often a result of an instable environment, abuse, or heavy stress.
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Often a result of an instable environment, abuse, or heavy stress.
Defined in the wordDSM-IV/word
by BelgainDSoul August 11, 2003
Get the personality disorder mug.When one's personality traits and/or behavior become rigid and consistently deviate from the expectations of one's society, consistently blunt one's social life and ability to function appropriately in society. Usually manifested before the age of 15 and persisting into adulthood.
Often the result of abusive or otherwise unstable home environments in childhood, as well as from heavy stress, although genetic predisposition may also play a part.
The three main clusters of personality disorders are:
A (odd types)
*paranoid personality disorder (irrationally suspicious and mistrustful)
*schizoid personality disorder (uninterested in socializing or pleasure)
*schizotypal personality disorder (odd behavior/odd thoughts)
B (dramatic types)
*antisocial personality disorder (disregard for laws and for the rights of others)
*histrionic personality disorder (attention-seeking exhibitionist)
*borderline personality disorder (extreme "black and white" thinking and emotional instability)
*narcissistic personality disorder (grandiose and lacking empathy)
C (anxious types)
*avoidant personality disorder (shy, insecure, and highly sensitive)
*dependent personality disorder (psychological dependence on others)
*obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (rigid conformity to rules, morality, and orderliness)
Often the result of abusive or otherwise unstable home environments in childhood, as well as from heavy stress, although genetic predisposition may also play a part.
The three main clusters of personality disorders are:
A (odd types)
*paranoid personality disorder (irrationally suspicious and mistrustful)
*schizoid personality disorder (uninterested in socializing or pleasure)
*schizotypal personality disorder (odd behavior/odd thoughts)
B (dramatic types)
*antisocial personality disorder (disregard for laws and for the rights of others)
*histrionic personality disorder (attention-seeking exhibitionist)
*borderline personality disorder (extreme "black and white" thinking and emotional instability)
*narcissistic personality disorder (grandiose and lacking empathy)
C (anxious types)
*avoidant personality disorder (shy, insecure, and highly sensitive)
*dependent personality disorder (psychological dependence on others)
*obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (rigid conformity to rules, morality, and orderliness)
"Insanity can be cured. Personality disorders are so inextricably entwined with the heart and mind and soul that it is well-nigh impossible to excise them."
-Ann Rule, "Small Sacrifices" page 442
It is preferable to be crazy, since "crazy" can be treated; the conscience can't grow back for the sociopath (antisocial personality), the histrionic won't give up the limelight, the narcissist won't leave the mirror, and the borderline personality mainly thinks in black and white terms.
-Ann Rule, "Small Sacrifices" page 442
It is preferable to be crazy, since "crazy" can be treated; the conscience can't grow back for the sociopath (antisocial personality), the histrionic won't give up the limelight, the narcissist won't leave the mirror, and the borderline personality mainly thinks in black and white terms.
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When one's personality traits and/or behavior become rigid and consistently deviate from the expectations of one's society, consistently blunt one's social life and ability to function appropriately in society. Usually manifested before the age of 15 and persisting into adulthood.
Often the result of abusive or otherwise unstable home environments in childhood, as well as from heavy stress, if not with some influence of genetic predisposition.
The three main clusters of personality disorders are:
A (odd)
*paranoid personality disorder (irrationally suspicious and mistrustful)
*schizoid personality disorder (uninterested in socializing or pleasure)
*schizotypal personality disorder (odd behavior/odd thoughts)
B (dramatic)
*antisocial personality disorder (disregard for laws and for the feelings of others)
*histrionic personality disorder (attention-seeking exhibitionist)
*borderline personality disorder (extreme "black and white" thinking and emotional instability)
*narcissistic personality disorder (grandiose and lacking empathy)
C (anxious)
*avoidant personality disorder (shy, insecure, and highly sensitive)
*dependent personality disorder (psychological dependence on others)
*obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (rigid conformity to rules, morality, and orderliness)
Often the result of abusive or otherwise unstable home environments in childhood, as well as from heavy stress, if not with some influence of genetic predisposition.
The three main clusters of personality disorders are:
A (odd)
*paranoid personality disorder (irrationally suspicious and mistrustful)
*schizoid personality disorder (uninterested in socializing or pleasure)
*schizotypal personality disorder (odd behavior/odd thoughts)
B (dramatic)
*antisocial personality disorder (disregard for laws and for the feelings of others)
*histrionic personality disorder (attention-seeking exhibitionist)
*borderline personality disorder (extreme "black and white" thinking and emotional instability)
*narcissistic personality disorder (grandiose and lacking empathy)
C (anxious)
*avoidant personality disorder (shy, insecure, and highly sensitive)
*dependent personality disorder (psychological dependence on others)
*obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (rigid conformity to rules, morality, and orderliness)
"Insanity can be cured. Personality disorders are so inextricably entwined with the heart and mind and soul that it is well-nigh impossible to excise them."
-Ann Rule, "Small Sacrifices" page 442
It is preferable to be crazy, since "crazy" can be treated; the conscience can't grow back for the sociopath (antisocial personality), the histrionic can't leave center stage, the narcissist can't leave the mirror, and the borderline personality mainly thinks in "black and white" terms.
-Ann Rule, "Small Sacrifices" page 442
It is preferable to be crazy, since "crazy" can be treated; the conscience can't grow back for the sociopath (antisocial personality), the histrionic can't leave center stage, the narcissist can't leave the mirror, and the borderline personality mainly thinks in "black and white" terms.
by Lorelili December 11, 2011
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by Saints October 22, 2003
Get the personality disorder mug.A psychological syndrome comprising a mix of narcissism, troubles with social interaction, and sadism. Grandiose, and always ready to cast criticsm as jealousy, Rob Centas undermine institutions and organizations in which they are involved, and dehumanize the people with whom they associate. People usually notice signs when the subject struggles to appear affable in social situations. For example, the social media posts of a person with RCPD often appear to be contrived attempts to appear normal. RCPD is a hypothetical, experimental diagnostic category. RCPD is not found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). As a hypothetical syndrome, RCPD could include aspects of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as well as traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) .
Person 1: Something's off about that guy. He gives me goosebumps.
Person 2: He probably has Rob Centa Personality Disorder.
Person 2: He probably has Rob Centa Personality Disorder.
by oneofthousands December 12, 2018
Get the Rob Centa Personality Disorder mug.A Cluster D personality disorder, stated in the DSM-5 as 'a Personality Disorder defined by bouts of attention seeking behavior, including attempts to be edgyand ostentatious-- Due to low self esteem.
Diagnostic criteria:
A) Individual must display pretentious behavior for at least a week or more.
B) They must possess inhumanly low self-esteem.
C) They incessantly spout phrases in an attempt to offend, shock, or appear 'cool' to others.
D) They claim to have antisocial attributes, yet they still confuse the terms antisocial with asocial.
E) They claim knowledge of psychology, when they get all their info from fictional television or Quora.
F) Blasts deathcore public areas, in an attempt for attention.
G) Makes claims that they 'understand slam lyrics'.
H) Claims of a terrible childhood, yet scores a flat '0 ACEs' on the 'ACE study ' test.
I) Claims that they are a master manipulator, when in doing so, does the exact opposite.
J) Obsessed with firearms.
K) Claims an absurdly high IQ, (and refers to it as 'Intelligence Quotient').
L) Despite their 'extreme perception', they seem unable to depict how others are really reacting to them.
M) Adopts a plethora of facts to sound intelligent, sometimes using their 'elaborate parlance' instead of speaking like a normal person in an attempt to impress.
These must be present in subject since age 9 and still be present by age 16+ in order to be diagnosed.
Diagnostic criteria:
A) Individual must display pretentious behavior for at least a week or more.
B) They must possess inhumanly low self-esteem.
C) They incessantly spout phrases in an attempt to offend, shock, or appear 'cool' to others.
D) They claim to have antisocial attributes, yet they still confuse the terms antisocial with asocial.
E) They claim knowledge of psychology, when they get all their info from fictional television or Quora.
F) Blasts deathcore public areas, in an attempt for attention.
G) Makes claims that they 'understand slam lyrics'.
H) Claims of a terrible childhood, yet scores a flat '0 ACEs' on the 'ACE study ' test.
I) Claims that they are a master manipulator, when in doing so, does the exact opposite.
J) Obsessed with firearms.
K) Claims an absurdly high IQ, (and refers to it as 'Intelligence Quotient').
L) Despite their 'extreme perception', they seem unable to depict how others are really reacting to them.
M) Adopts a plethora of facts to sound intelligent, sometimes using their 'elaborate parlance' instead of speaking like a normal person in an attempt to impress.
These must be present in subject since age 9 and still be present by age 16+ in order to be diagnosed.
'Did you see Carl's posts on 4chan about how he is the ultimate sociopath, with his whole 'I don't feel a thing' rant?'
'Do you think he might have Antisocial PD?'
'Pfffft. More like EPD, or 'Edgelord Personality Disorder'
'Do you think he might have Antisocial PD?'
'Pfffft. More like EPD, or 'Edgelord Personality Disorder'
by d0uble0ught June 1, 2019
Get the Edgelord Personality Disorder mug.A mental disorder that is now called Dissociative Identity Disorder. This disorder is caused by trauma. Someone with this disorder will have at least 2 separate personalities that take control of the body at different times.
She was diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder, which is now called Dissociative Identity Disorder.
by Thelabrinth May 12, 2015
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