Independent Personality Disorder
Personality Disorders
A personality disorder is a persistent pattern of emotions, cognitions and behavior that results in enduring emotional distress for the person affected and/or for others and may cause difficulties with work and relationships. DSM-5 divides the personality disorders into three groups or clusters. The cluster division is based on resemblance. Cluster A is called the odd or eccentric clusters; it includes paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders. Cluster B is the dramatic, emotional or erratic cluster; it consists of antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders. Cluster C is the anxious or fearful cluster, it includes avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.
Independent Personality Disorder
- Puts work (career) above relationships with loved ones. For Example: travels a lot on business, works late at night and on weekends.
- Is reluctant to take into account other’s needs when making decisions especially concerning the individual’s career or use of leisure time. For example: expects spouse and children to relocate to another city because of individual's Career plan.
- Passively allows others to assume responsibility for major areas of social life because of inability to express necessary emotion. For example: lets spouse assume most child care responsibilities.
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