Extractions: Check Local Listings Mental illness touches millions of lives, but each story is different. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans struggles with some form of mental illness in any given year. Research shows that getting to know someone with a mental illness helps fight the stigma and misunderstanding that surround these disorders. Learn more about what it's like to deal with a mental illness from these personal stories submitted by viewers. Or share your own! DISCOVER MORE The Face of Mental Illness You can browse stories by clicking on the menu to the right or you can view a fact sheet and learn more about mental illness by clicking on a topic below. September 30, 2003 After working in the "System" as a Forensic Psychiatric Social Worker, I feel that I have touched these people's lives in a way that I never dreamed possible. Only those who work with these very special people can truly understand their needs. There needs to be more education on the elementary thru high school level for all children in the country to give them a greater sense of responsibility for the mentally ill.
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Paranoid Personality - What Should I Do? Medications may be helpful in schizophrenia but is limited in paranoid delusional disorder and quite unhelpful for a personality disorder. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/mentalhealth/messages/30723a.html
Extractions: Me and my boyfriend have been living together and are supposed to get married in June. Last month, after eating dinner, he started whispering and wanted me and my daughter to go outside and talk to him in the street. He was thinking the house was bugged and that his acquaintances are trying to "set him up". He does not use drugs, but suddenly he is so fearful that everybody does drugs and he is constantly pointing out people "who he thinks" is working for the police or trying to get to him. Paranoid thoughts may be caused by different diagnosis. Schizophrenia is associated with auditory or visual hallucanations and /or bizarre behavior. Their delusions may have a bizarre content like aliens are coming to get him. Paranoid delusional disorder are nonbizarre delusions involving real life situations like what you mention. Paranoid Personality disorder is a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others and may present in variety of contexts.
Re: 19 Year Old With Avoidant Personality Disorder Based on my diagnosis, you are having some sort of delusional disorder. 19 year old with Avoidant personality disorder (views 263) Carolyn 20 January 2002 http://www.cyberpsych.org/cgi-bin/penpals.pl?read=1899
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Types Of Disorders: Delusional Disorder type, in which individuals convince themselves some person of eminence which the false belief focuses on a delusional physical abnormality or disorder. http://www.purgatory.net/merits/delusional.htm
Extractions: Disorders Sometimes referred to as paranoia, this disorder is portrayed in the media more heavily than it actually occurs. There is little written about this disease, not surpising considering it's rarity. Symptoms A well supported delusion (in that it is ably defended) is the chief and often time the only symptom of disease. Other characteristics appropriate to the delusion can also be present, such as resentment or agression. Types The delusion may manifest itself as any of the following types: Persecutory type in which the individual believes he or she is being threatened or mistreated my others. Grandiose type in which victims of the disorder believe that they are extraordinarily important people or are possessed of extraordinary power, knowledge or ability. Jealous type in which the delusion centers on the suspected unfaithfulness of a spouse or sexual partner. This delusion is more common than others. Eroticmatic type in which individuals convince themselves some person of eminence, often a movie star or well-known political figure (often whom they have never met but to whom they have written frequently) is in love with them.
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Extractions: PTypes - Personality Types Search PTypes Personality Disorders Passive-Aggressive The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 1994, pg. 641) describes Schizoid Personality Disorder as a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family; almost always chooses solitary activities; has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person; takes pleasure in few, if any, activities; lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives; appears indifferent to the praise or criticism of others;
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Extractions: Home BPhoenix FAQ's Psychiatric Medications Symptoms of Mood Disorders ... BPhoenix Feedback Delusional Disorder Schizophrenia Types of Schizophrenia Psychotic Symptoms Schizoaffective Disorder ... Brief Psychotic Disorder Delusional disorder is characterized by the presence of irrational, false beliefs that have existed for at least one month's duration. A number of subtypes of delusional disorder exist, and the illness can take many forms, but in all cases the individual's delusion is nonbizarre - meaning it consists of something that could occur in reality. Individuals tend to be in their 40's when the illness strikes, although men and woman of any age can develop the disorder. Most do not realize that they have a delusional disorder until it is pointed out by family, friends or coworkers. Few voluntarily seek treatment as they feel there is nothing wrong, and individuals suffering from delusional disorder generally do not experience a marked impairment in their daily functioning. The cause of delusional disorder is not known at this time. Some studies have suggested a biological or genetic component to the illness, and those with a first degree relative with the disorder appear to be at a greater risk of developing symptoms. Symptoms of Delusional Disorder: Individuals with delusional disorder have firmly held beliefs that are not shared by those around them. These beliefs are not bizarre, but are also not true. Some of the most common delusions seen in this disorder are listed below:
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Extractions: to a friend The Delusional Way Out The study of narcissism is a century old and the two scholarly debates central to its conception are still undecided. Is there such a thing as HEALTHY adult narcissism (Kohut) - or are all the manifestations of narcissism in adulthood pathological (Freud, Kernberg)? Moreover, is pathological narcissism the outcome of verbal, sexual, physical, or psychological abuse (the overwhelming view) - or, on the contrary, the sad result of spoiling the child and idolizing it (Millon, the late Freud)? The second debate is easier to resolve if one agrees to adopt a more comprehensive definition of "abuse". Overweening, smothering, spoiling, overvaluing, and idolizing the child - are all forms of parental abuse. The "grandiosity gap" (between a fantastically grandiose - and unlimited - self-image and actual - limited - accomplishments and achievements) is grating. Its recurrence threatens the precariously balanced house of cards that is the narcissistic personality. The narcissist finds, to his chagrin, that people out there are much less admiring, accommodating and accepting than his parents. As he grows old, the narcissist often become the target of constant derision and mockery, a sorry sight indeed. His claims for superiority appear less plausible and substantial the more and the longer he makes them.
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Extractions: American Description Nonbizarre delusions (i.e., involving situations that occur in real life, such as being followed, poisoned, infected, loved at a distance, or deceived by spouse or lover, or having a disease) of at least 1 month's duration. Criterion A for Schizophrenia has never been met. Note: Tactile and olfactory hallucinations may be present in Delusional Disorder if they are related to the delusional theme. Criterion A of Schizophrenia requires two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated): delusions hallucinations disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening, alogia, or avolition Note: Criteria A of Schizophrenia requires only one symptom if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other. Apart from the impact of the delusion(s) or its ramifications, functioning is not markedly impaired and behavior is not obviously odd or bizarre.
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