Let Me Diagnose You …

In my previous post – The I’m Sorry Game – Kay suggested looking up Narcissistic which lead me to Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  Now what most don’t realize is beneath all the conflict  and self doubt in this blog I am absolutely passionate about Psychology however obsessed with Abnormal Psychology (Personality, disorders, thought patterns, ect.). Mind you … I didn’t mind reading about 20 articles pertaining to a few different disorders. Why? Because I am convinced I’m weird and there is probably a disorder for THAT too. My main concentration (or ultimate goal) in my studies (for college) is – the mind. The mind if the center hub for everything we do, think, react, affect, process … and that to me – is absolutely fascinating!

So this lead to reading the following about Narcissistic Personalities …

Mayo-Clinic Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Psychology Info Narcissistic Personality Disorder Definition

… has little positive regard for others other than in a superficial manner. They believe they are special and deserve special treatment, regardless of the problems this creates for others. They readily take advantage of others, and tend to be quite arrogant. In actuality, they are very sensitive, and tend to not be able to tolerate any criticism or negative feedback. However, they often do not seek treatment, because they perceive everyone else as causing the problems, not themselves.

I removed a few sentences that I don’t believe pertain to my husband’s personality however, I could be wrong and not looking at it in the right way. However, the above – well … meet my husband.

Other things I have come across at one point or another that seem to match him …

Borderline Personality Disorder – individual shows a generalized pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and observable emotions, and significant impulsiveness.

Although this post has amused me in some sense you can go test yourself for a disorder – here. My results ….

Personality Disorder Test Results

Paranoid |||||||||| 38% 49% Schizoid |||||||||||||||||||| 90% 53% Schizotypal |||||||||| 34% 53% Antisocial |||||||||||||||||||| 86% 47% Borderline |||||||||||||||||| 78% 47% Histrionic |||||||||||| 42% 43% Narcissistic |||||||||| 34% 41% Avoidant |||||||||||||||| 70% 39% Dependent |||||||||||||| 58% 37% Obsessive-Compulsive |||||||||||||||| 70% 40%

*scores in gray are the average web score

(Individuals with these disorders often appear odd or peculiar.)

Schizoid Personality Disorder – individual generally detached from social relationships, and shows a narrow range of emotional expression in various social settings.

(Individuals with these disorders have intense, unstable emotions, distorted self-perception, and/or behavioral impulsiveness.)

Antisocial Personality Disorder – individual shows a pervasive disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others

Borderline Personality Disorder – individual shows a generalized pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and observable emotions, and significant impulsiveness.

(Individuals with these disorders often appear anxious or fearful.)

Avoidant Personality Disorder – individual is socially inhibited, feels inadequate, and is oversensitive to criticism

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder – individual is preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

So I’m strange … what can I say? ;0)

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