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Ð ÐNarcissistic personality disorder: A person with narcissistic personality disorder tends to act as if they are superior
to others, display patterns of pretentious behavior, have a need for admiration, and show a lack of empathy.
Some symptoms of narcissistic disorder are:
Belief that you’re special and more important than others
Fantasies about power, success, and attractiveness
Failure to recognise others’ needs and feelings
Exaggeration of accomplishments or abilities
Expectation of constant praise and admiration
Unreasonable expectations of favours and advantages, often taking advantage of others
2.8.3 Cluster C: Anxious
This type of personality disorder is characterised by anxious, fearful thoughts or behaviour.
For example, Mamta is an elderly woman who stays with her family. She has a habit of washing her hands at least 20
times a day. Even after washing her hands, she feels they are not clean, and continues to rub and wash them.
Cluster C:
Anxious
Avoidant Dependent Obsessive-compulsive
personality disorder personality disorder personality disorder
Ð ÐAvoidant personality disorder: People with this type of disorder are socially inept, unappealing, or inferior and
constantly fear being embarrassed, criticised, or rejected.
Some symptoms of avoidant disorder are:
Too sensitive to criticism or rejection
Feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, or unattractiveness
Avoiding new activities and meeting strangers because they are socially inhibited, timid, and isolated
Extreme shyness in social situations and personal relationships
Fear of rejection, embarrassment, or ridicule
Ð ÐDependent personality disorder: People with this type of personality disorder have low self-esteem and a strong
desire to be looked after.
Some symptoms of dependent disorder are:
Submissive or clingy behaviour towards others
Require excessive advice and reassurance from others to make even small decisions
Difficulties starting or completing out projects on their own
Difficulty disagreeing with others, fearing disapproval
Tolerance of poor or abusive treatment, even when other options are available
Ð ÐObsessive-compulsive disorder: People with such a disorder strongly stick to rules and regulations. Such people
feel uncomfortable when they are unable to achieve perfection.
Some symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder are:
Preoccupation with details, orderliness, and rules
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