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Personality disorder not otherwise specified (PD-NOS), also referred to as personality disorder NOS was a diagnostic category in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition(DSM-IV-TR). This diagnostic category was reserved for a clinically significant problem in personality functioning that did not fit into any of the other existing personality disorder categories.
Changes in Personality Disorder NOS in DSM-5
Types and Features of Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
People with a paranoid personality disorder may be socially isolated, hostile, have a constant worry that others have ulterior motives, expect people to use them for their own means and have trouble working and getting along with others.
Avoidant Personality Disorder
If you have an avoidant personality disorder, you may be very shy, easily hurt, see yourself as not as good as everyone else, avoid situations or jobs that force you to be in contact with others, not open up in romantic relationships and blow situations out of proportion.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
This disorder may be related toschizophreniabut is not as severe. People with this disorder may be emotionally unavailable, distant, appear aloof and tend to isolate themselves from others. They have no desire for close relationships, even with family members.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Not to be mistaken forobsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), which is an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) does have many of the same features as OCD. One of the main differences between the two is that in OCD, people have thoughts they don’t want and in OCPD, people believe their thoughts are correct. This disorder features a rigid adherence to rules and/or lists, perfectionism, an inability to be flexible, generous or show affection and being obsessed with work.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial personality disorder involves behavior that is often criminal. People with this disorder tend to manipulate, not care about others' safety, lie, steal, fight, be angry, have no remorse for their actions, violate others' rights, be charming, engage in substance abuse, break the law and use other people for their own benefit.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
If you have histrionic personality disorder, you are likely able to function well in life. This disorder involves needing to be the center of attention and engaging in intense emotional drama to do so. Other symptoms are having a hard time dealing with criticism, blaming others for failure, extreme worry about what others think, impulsive behavior, being overly concerned about your looks and always needing approval and/or reassurance.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
In narcissistic personality disorder, people have an inflated sense of themselves and their importance, are unable to empathize with others and focus almost entirely on themselves and what they want and need.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Unlike people with schizophrenia, if you have schizotypal personality disorder (SPD), you are in touch with reality and usually don’t experiencehallucinationsordelusions. Symptoms of SPD include having strange beliefs and/or fears, being uncomfortable in social situations, not having close friends, having an unusual appearance or behavior and being unable to express your feelings appropriately.
Dependent Personality Disorder
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