Sadistic Personality Disorder. The Human Mind Sadistic Personality Disorder Sadistic Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of cruel, demeaning, and aggressive behavior, beginning by early adulthood, as indicated by the repeated occurrence of at least four of the following: The behavior has not been directed toward only one person (e.g., spouse, one child) and has not been solely for the purpose of sexual arousal (as in Sexual Sadism).
Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder. The Human Mind Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of negativistic attitudes and passive resistance to demands for adequate performance, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: passively resists fulfilling routine social and occupational tasks;complains of being misunderstood and unappreciated by others;is sullen and argumentative;unreasonably criticizes and scorns authority;expresses envy and resentment toward those apparently more fortunate;voices exaggerated and persistent complaints of personal misfortune;alternates between hostile defiance and contrition.
Source: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)Back to Personality Disorders Know yourself - Understand others! Masochistic Personality Disorder. The Human Mind Masochistic (Self-defeating) Personality Disorder Self-defeating Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of self-defeating behavior, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
The person may often avoid or undermine pleasurable experiences, be drawn to situations or relationships in which he or she will suffer, and prevent others from helping him or her, as indicated by at least five of the following: The behaviors do not occur exclusively in response to, or in anticipation of , being physically, sexually, or psychologically abused. Depressive Personality Disorder. The Human Mind Depressive Personality Disorder Depressive Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of depressive cognitions and behaviors beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: usual mood is dominated by dejection, gloominess, cheerlessness, joylessness, unhappiness;self-concept centers around beliefs of inadequacy, worthlessness, and low self-esteem;is critical, blaming, and derogatory toward self;is brooding and given to worry;is negativistic, critical, and judgmental toward others;is pessimistic;is prone to feeling guilty or remorseful.
Source: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)Back to Personality Disorders.