By Abdul Mujeeb khan:Talking too much brings the conversation to frequent shifts from one subject matter to another, without going in-depth in one, even when it would be necessary. Such behavioral manifestation would characterize a manic personality trait. There are those who can be very nice at one time and suddenly become upset and start shouting moments later, which typifies a borderline personality disorder. Excessively talking about self and one’s achievement peppered with constant praising about self is true of narcissistic people. Constant blaming of self and frequent eliciting of negative reactions toward situations reveals a depressive personality. Being always charged to fight combined with restlessness and fears are true to people beset with anxiety disorder.
The above mentioned are some traits that can be considered pathological at certain levels. In Psychology, personality disorders are listed under a separate category which classifies the disorders in clusters. Pathological traits such as mentioned above are also associated with other mental disorders including mood and thought disorders. There are certain criteria used to evaluate these personality disorders. But one essential criterion is the lack of insight and or awareness of the person’s undesirable traits, and when such is the case, then it is most likely that he or she is functioning in a severely disturbed pathological state. It is important to note that in most cases, these traits may have been existing in a person for a long period of time but can remain undiscovered; thereby availing professional help becomes an unlikely option. It is also important to be aware that skill deficiencies, e.g., language, reading, technical, etc., are not personality disorders.
One interesting question that remains unanswered until this time, relates to why these traits develop in some individuals while they do not in others. Other professionals would offer explanations by invoking psychological stress as a predisposing factor that would bring disorders in personality. However, most of the physiological illnesses, such as cardiovascular, diabetes, etc., also occur due to psychological stress, besides physiological causes as well.
How can we overcome these incapacitating traits? The good news is that modern psychotherapy (such as talk therapy) and professional counseling are deemed to help people effectively manage their life again.
The above mentioned are some traits that can be considered pathological at certain levels. In Psychology, personality disorders are listed under a separate category which classifies the disorders in clusters. Pathological traits such as mentioned above are also associated with other mental disorders including mood and thought disorders. There are certain criteria used to evaluate these personality disorders. But one essential criterion is the lack of insight and or awareness of the person’s undesirable traits, and when such is the case, then it is most likely that he or she is functioning in a severely disturbed pathological state. It is important to note that in most cases, these traits may have been existing in a person for a long period of time but can remain undiscovered; thereby availing professional help becomes an unlikely option. It is also important to be aware that skill deficiencies, e.g., language, reading, technical, etc., are not personality disorders.
One interesting question that remains unanswered until this time, relates to why these traits develop in some individuals while they do not in others. Other professionals would offer explanations by invoking psychological stress as a predisposing factor that would bring disorders in personality. However, most of the physiological illnesses, such as cardiovascular, diabetes, etc., also occur due to psychological stress, besides physiological causes as well.
How can we overcome these incapacitating traits? The good news is that modern psychotherapy (such as talk therapy) and professional counseling are deemed to help people effectively manage their life again.
