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The Schizoid & Histrionic Romance

The Schizoid & Histrionic Romance

Do opposites really attract? For schizoid personalities and histrionic personalities, it seems this may be the case. Join me as I explore the dance between these two opposite personalities.

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Histrionic Personality Subtypes (Millon)

Histrionic Personality Subtypes (Millon)

What happens when the histrionic attention-seeking and emotional extremes mix with other personalities? The combinations and are vast and ever so colorful! Join me as I dive into Millon’s 6 histrionic personality subtypes!

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Histrionic Personality Disorder - A Psychodynamic Perspective

Histrionic Personality Disorder - A Psychodynamic Perspective

Histrionic personality disorder is much deeper than the DSM captures. Join me as I explore dynamics such as childhood, penis envy, gender, power, and defense mechanisms in this unfairly stigmatized personality.

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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.

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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.

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• 5 min read
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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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