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Personality Disorder
14:48 Sep 10 2009
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Here's a quiz result taken from http://www.4degreez.com/disorder/paranoid.html

That made sense.

Your Results:

Paranoid: Very High

Schizoid: Very High

Schizotypal: High

Antisocial: Moderate

Borderline: Moderate

Histrionic: Low

Narcissistic: Very High

Avoidant: Moderate

Dependent: Low

Obsessive-Compulsive: Low

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Quick Summary:

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a distrust of others and a constant suspicion that people around you have sinister motives. People with this disorder tend to have excessive trust in their own knowledge and abilities and usually avoid close relationships. They search for hidden meanings in everything and read hostile intentions into the actions of others. They are quick to challenge the loyalties of friends and loved ones and often appear cold and distant. They usually shift blame to other people and tend to carry long grudges.

Symptoms of Paranoid Personality Disorder:

* Unwillingness to forgive perceived insults

* Excessive sensitivity to setbacks

* Distrustfulness and excessive self-reliance

* Projection of blame onto others

* Consumed by anticipation of betrayal

* Combative and tenacious adherence to personal rights

* Relentlessly suspicious

Paranoid personality disorder is difficult to treat, as paranoids are often extremely suspicious of medical professionals. A combination of medication and talk therapy can be effective at combating the more debilitating symptoms of this disorder.

What is Schizoid Personality Disorder?

People with schizoid personality disorder avoid relationships and do not show much emotion. Unlike avoidants, schizoids genuinely prefer to be alone and do not secretly wish for popularity. They tend to seek jobs that require little social contact. Their social skills are often weak and they do not show a need for attention or acceptance. They are perceived by others as humorless and distant and often are termed "loners."

Symptoms of Schizoid Personality Disorder:

* Weak interpersonal skills

* Difficulty expressing anger, even when provoked

* "Loner" mentality; avoidance of social situations

* Appear to others as remote, aloof, and unengaged

* Low sexual desire

* Unresponsive to praise or criticism

It is important to distinguish schizoid from avoidant. Avoidants will feel anxiety in social situations and have the desire to fit in, while schizoids simply prefer to be alone. It is occasionally difficult to distinguish between schizoid and Asperger's, as well.

This disorder is diagnosed more frequently and is often more severe among males. Schizoids usually do not seek treatment on their own and are often coaxed into it by a loved one.

What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by self-centeredness. Like histrionic disorder, people with this disorder seek attention and praise. They exaggerate their achievements, expecting others to recongize them as being superior. They tend to be choosy about picking friends, since they believe that not just anyone is worthy of being their friend. Narcissists tend to make good first impressions, yet have difficulty maintaining long-lasting relationships. They are generally uninterested in the feelings of others and may take advantage of them.

Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder:

* Requires excessive praise and admiration

* Takes advantage of others

* Grandiose sense of self-importance

* Lack of empathy

* Lying, to self and others

* Obsessed with fantasies of fame, power, or beauty

Beauty and Fame are my traits on that last point.

Narcissism is most often found in men and is often diagnosed with other mental disorders

The others are Moderate means there's some aspects, High a little more then some and low means virtually nothing.