Friday, July 10, 2009

Of split personalities.

Psychiatry is such an interesting topic to study. Probably the only highlight in my entire study process (minus the psychiatric drugs part). Relating psychiatric conditions to people I actually know further enhance the enjoyment of this study process.

Let me run you through a few of them alright?? See if you can guess which person suits what the most.

1. Manic episode
Distractability, Irresponsibility, Flight of Ideas, Talkative, Inflated self-esteem.


2. Cluster A Personality Disorder
Distrust, Suspicious, Projection as main self defence, Interpersonal awkwardness, Eccentric appearance, Social Isolation.


3. Cluster B Personality Disorder - Histrionic
Excessive emotionality, Attention seeking, Overly concern with appearance, Sexually provocative.


4. Cluster B Personality Disorder - Narcissistic (Ppl all get this definition wrong man)
Grandiosity (Inflated self esteem), Sense of entitlement, May react to criticism with rage, Demand best health care services.


5. Cluster C Personality Disorder - Dependant
Submissive and clinging, Excessive need to be taken care of, Low self confidence


Interesting ain't it??? I specifically remember these few condition based on people I actually know. But I ain't gonna reveal it here (never know when these drama seekers are lurking round the corner). You've just gotta be thick skin enough to ask. Haha.





Back to studies!!!!!

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