Sweetleaf wrote:
Hmm if I had a personality disorder I think something like avoident or schizotypal personality disorder would be more likely than narcissistic or anti-social Personality disorder. Anti Social PD is the closest one to what is more commonly known as psychopathic(at least in the DSM) but I kind of hate that term because its over-used in so many movies and to me its lost its accuracy and can refer to more than just anti-social PD.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM IV-TR), defines antisocial personality disorder (in Axis II Cluster B) as:[1]
A) There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three or more of the following:
failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest;
deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure;
impulsiveness or failure to plan ahead;
irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults;
reckless disregard for safety of self or others;
consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations;
lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another;
B) The individual is at least age 18 years.
C) There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.
D) The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or a manic episode.
I'm sure a lot of people on this forum could meet 3 of the criteria from A as well as B,C,D. One of the features of conduct disorder is severe executive function problems. I think the context is important, for example- Noises can make an aspie irritable and aggressive and can lead to violent behavior. Impulsiveness or failure to plan.... Ummmm. "consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations", sounds familiar. In the past I think quite a few people on the spectrum were diagnosed with conduct disorder and AsPD. In the present I think people still are, I mean psychologists are still misdiagnosing AS as ADHD today.
21 Sep 2012, 4:39 pm
