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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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