I just took this personality disorder test at 4Degrees. I must say the results were interesting. I think I must have the Avoidant personality disorder,it matched me in every little way. I have to read more about it. I display the results here for everyone to see (not that you should find it interesting).
AVOIDANT: Very High
What It Is: Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by extreme social anxiety. People with this disorder often feel inadequate, avoid social situations, and seek out jobs with little contact with others. They are fearful of being rejected and worry about embarassing themselves in front of others. They exaggerate the potential difficulties of new situations to rationalize avoiding them. Often, they will create fantasy worlds to substitute for the real one. Unlike schizoid personality disorder, avoidant people yearn for social relations yet feel they are unable to obtain them. They are frequently depressed and have low self-confidence.
What I Think: I feel that very high was a correct result for me on this one.The Avoidant personality was absolutely me,it's totally how I feel! I never knew there were a personality disorder called Avoidant.I now feel I should have to read more about it,as it matched me in every way.
PARANOID: High
What It Is: Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a distrust of others and a constant suspicion that people around you have sinister motives. People with this disorder tend to have excessive trust in their own knowledge and abilities and usually avoid close relationships with others. They search for hidden meanings in everything and read hostile intentions into the actions of others. They are quick to challenge the loyalties of friends and loved ones and often appear cold and distant to others. They usually shift blame to others and tend to carry long grudges.
What I Think: I feel that high was a correct result for me on this one.The Paranoid personality was also me, in most ways.I'm absolutely someone that search for hidden meanings in everything and read hostile intentions into the actions of others.
DEPENDENT: High
What It Is: Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a need to be taken care of. People with this disorder tend to cling to people and fear losing them. They may become suicidal when a break-up is imminent. They tend to let others make important decisions for them and often jump from relationship to relationship. They often remain in abusive relationships. They are overly sensitive to disapproval. They often feel helpless and depressed.
What I Think: I feel that moderate would be a more correct result for me on this one.Dependent personality disorder was in a lot of ways me as well.I have a deep feeling of wanting to be taken care of.However I dont see myself letting others make important decisions for me and often jump from relationship to relationship.That was not me.
SCHIZOID: Moderate
What It Is: People with schizoid personality disorder avoid relationships and do not show much emotion. They genuinely prefer to be alone and do not secretly wish for popularity. They tend to seek jobs that require little social contact. Their social skills are often weak and they do not show a need for attention or acceptance. They are perceived as humorless and distant and often are termed "loners."
What I Think: I think I should have gotten low on this one.The only thing I feel matched here was the fact that I dont wish for popularity.Humorless is not something that matched me,as I think I'm a quite funny person (no?).At least I have a lot of humor.I crave to show emotion and be social, so I do think I crave attention and acceptance by a very small crowd.I dont wish to have a lot of friends and I guess it makes me seem like a loner by very outgoing people.
SCHIZOTYPAL: Moderate
What It Is: Many believe that schizotypal personality disorder represents mild schizophrenia. The disorder is characterized by odd forms of thinking and perceiving, and individuals with this disorder often seek isolation from others. They sometimes believe to have extra sensory ability or that unrelated events relate to them in some important way. They generally engage in eccentric behavior and have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time. Their speech is often over elaborate and difficult to follow.
What I Think: I should have gotten low on this one.I dont it matched me at all.I dont feel that I think in odd therms.Even thou I like to spend a lot of times by myself,I dont think that any of the other things matched.
BORDERLINE: Moderate
What It Is: Borderline personality disorder is characterized by mood instability and poor self-image. People with this disorder are prone to constant mood swings and bouts of anger. Often, they will take their anger out on themselves, causing themselves injury. Suicidal threats and actions are not uncommon. They think in very black and white terms and often form intense, conflict-ridden relationships. They are quick to anger when their expectations are not met.
What I Think: Some of this matched,so I think the moderate result on this one is correct. I do have have a lot of mood swings and anger.I also have suicidal thoughts sometimes. However I dont think in very black and white terms.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE: Moderate
What It Is: Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder is similar to obsessive-compulsive anxiety disorder. People with this disorder are overly focused on orderliness and perfection. Their need to do everything "right" often interferes with their productivity. They tend to get caught up in the details and miss the bigger picture. They set unreasonably high standards for themselves and others, and tend to be very critical of others when they do not live up to these high standards. They avoid working in teams, believing others to be too careless or incompetent. They avoid making decisions because they fear making mistakes and are rarely generous with their time or money. They often have difficulty expressing emotion.
What I Think: I feel I should have gotten low on this one.I never miss the bigger picture and I dont tend to get hung up in details.I'm not a perfectionist either.However sometimes I do set unreasonably high standards for myself,but I dont feel I do it for others.I dont have a problem working in teams and If I do think someone are incompetent it is always myself.I'm very generous with money,but I can have difficulties expressing emotions.
HISTRIONIC: Moderate
What It Is: People with histrionic personality disorder are constant attention seekers. They need to be the center of attention all the time, often interrupting others in order to dominate the conversation. They use grandiose language to discribe everyday events and seek constant praise. They may dress provacatively or exaggerate illnesses in order to gain attention. They also tend to exaggerate friendships and relationships, believing that everyone loves them. They are often manipulative.
What I Think: I feel I should have gotten low on this one. I'm not an attention seeker in any extreme way,I dont feel that way at all.I hate being in the center of things and I'm not a sucker for praise.I dont feel I dress dress provacatively or exaggerate illnesses in order to gain attention in any extreme way either.
ANTISOCIAL: Low
What It Is: A common misconception is that antisocial personality disorder refers to people who have poor social skills. The opposite is often the case. Instead, antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience. People with this disorder are prone to criminal behavior, believing that their victims are weak and deserving of being taken advantage of. They tend to lie and steal. Often, they are careless with money and take action without thinking about consequences. They are often agressive and are much more concerned with their own needs than the needs of others.
What I Think: I feel that low was a correct result for me on this one.I've always thought of myself being an antisocial and I belive a lot of people see for this as well.However the discription of what an antisocial really is, didn't match me at all. I dont have a lack of conscience, I've never been criminal and I've never felt like wanting to take advantage of people. I'm really the complete opposite of all these things.
NARCISSISTIC: Low
What It Is: Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by self-centeredness. Like histrionic disorder, people with this disorder seek attention and praise. They exaggerate their achievements, expecting others to recongize them as being superior. They tend to be choosy about picking friends, since they believe that not just anyone is worthy of being their friend. They tend to make good first impressions, yet have difficulty maintaining long-lasting relationships. They are generally uninterested in the feelings of others and may take advantage of them.
What I Think: I feel that low was a correct result for me on this one.I hate Narcissism and I knew I wasn't Narcissistic as a person.I've never liked being in the spotlight and I've never liked people that live in the spotlight.I dont think Narcissistic people are bad,it's just that they seem very egocentric and selfish, of course maybe they fake this selfishness in order to gain attention, cause that's obviously what Narcissism is all about.
