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Histrionic Personality Disorder (F60.4) Diagnostic Criteria

Histrionic Personality Disorder (F60.4) Diagnostic Criteria

What does it really take to diagnose Histrionic Personality Disorder? Let’s uncover the key symptoms clinicians look for and explore the DSM-5-TR criteria that makes up this often-misunderstood condition.

doc-fish Doc Fish
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The Horrific History of Histrionic Personality Disorder

The Horrific History of Histrionic Personality Disorder

Wandering womb…penis envy…conversion disorder…oh my 🦁🐯🐻! Join me as I dive into the ridiculous and sad history behind hysteria and histrionic personality disorder.

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Obsessive-Compulsive vs. Schizoid: What’s the Difference?

Obsessive-Compulsive vs. Schizoid: What’s the Difference?

Have you ever seen a “wooden” or “robotic” personality…or maybe you recognize it in yourself when you look in the mirror? There are a couple personalities that may embody this persona, and they are surprisingly similar on the outside. But the inside is vastly different! Join me as I discuss overlaps between obsessive-compulsive personality and schizoid personality!

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Compulsive Personality Subtypes (Millon)

Compulsive Personality Subtypes (Millon)

Join me, as I dive into Millon’s 6 compulsive personality subtypes - a common personality that is perfectionistic, constricted, and rigid…with a hidden conflict involving resentment and aggressive urges!

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder - Outside the DSM

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder - Outside the DSM

Once again, the DSM doesn’t look deep inside the person in describing Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Join me as I take a look at what other theorists have to say about the internal workings of those with Obsessive-Compulsive Personalities.

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (F60.5) Diagnostic Criteria

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (F60.5) Diagnostic Criteria

One of the most common personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is wrought with order and perfectionism…Those seem to be positive qualities, so what makes it pathological? Join me, as I explore the DSM-5-TR criteria for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder!

doc-fish Doc Fish
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The Dark Schizoid

The Dark Schizoid

Can a turtle-y schizoid personality and a tiger-y antisocial personality overlap? Or are they too different? Join me as I explore the dark intersection of these two socially detached personalities!

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Antisocial Personality vs. Narcissistic Personality

Antisocial Personality vs. Narcissistic Personality

Can you tell the difference between an antisocial personality and narcissistic personality? It’s actually quite tough because they overlap at times. Join me as I parse out these two self-oriented personalities.

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Antisocial Personality vs. Psychopathy

Antisocial Personality vs. Psychopathy

What comes to mind when you hear the word “psychopath”? Probably nothing good…but what about when you hear, “Antisocial Personality Disorder”? Join me as I parse out the overlaps and differences of Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy.

doc-fish Doc Fish
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Antisocial Personality Subtypes (Millon)

Antisocial Personality Subtypes (Millon)

Join me, as I dive into Millon’s 6 antisocial subtypes - a vastly misunderstood personality that is self-focused, manipulative, and against society…sometimes criminals, but oftentimes blending successfully into the world.

doc-fish Doc Fish
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