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Posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
According to this personality survey I took:
http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mvI am categorized as "Very High" under both
Borderline and Histrionic Personality disorders.
This is new to me. I've never had a doctor mention
it to me. But I do have some of the traits on the
Borderline such as viewing things in black/white;
mainly people are either on my team or my enemy.Interestingly, while I was researching the biological
underpinnings of PTSD, specifically a breakdown
of the alpha-2 feedback receptor mechanism in the
locus coerulus are of the brain, I also found many
references to Borderline Personality disoder.This is all funny. I have been trying to understand
why I have a funny medication responses, specifically
the development of rapid tolerance. And have found
that the meds that anti-dote this are the novel
nmda-antagonists such as Memantine and NeuroDex (
the research med with a combo dextromethorphan +
quinidine). The NeuroDex is in clinical trials for
"emotional lability". Is this related to Borderline
Personality Disorder and/or Histrionic Personality
Disorders.Lots of disorders for me. No argument their. But
what is the best treatment for these disorders?
I do tend to view people as either "on my side trying
to work with me and help me" or "against me". This
was one of the cardinal symptoms listed under
Borderline Personality Disorder.I should go back through pbabble to understand this
from other threads a little better...Any thoughts from the peanut gallery? Don't say
anything to tick me off, I will dismiss you as "evil"
according to my diagnosis. Just kidding. ;)-john
Posted by Dinah on November 10, 2001, at 21:13:56
In reply to personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
John,
You might try www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/. They have archived questions to a doctor who really believes in medication to treat borderline personality disorder. You might be able to get some ideas from that.
I recently did the whole personality testing thing. I did the MMPI and the Rorschach, and several of those on-line personality tests based on DSM IV diagnoses. It was interesting, but I don't think it yielded much information that would be useful for either medications or therapy. I maybe found different ways to look at my personality organization.
Posted by sar on November 10, 2001, at 21:16:26
In reply to personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
>
> According to this personality survey I took:
> http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv
>
> I am categorized as "Very High" under both
> Borderline and Histrionic Personality disorders.
> This is new to me. I've never had a doctor mention
> it to me. But I do have some of the traits on the
> Borderline such as viewing things in black/white;
> mainly people are either on my team or my enemy.
>
> Interestingly, while I was researching the biological
> underpinnings of PTSD, specifically a breakdown
> of the alpha-2 feedback receptor mechanism in the
> locus coerulus are of the brain, I also found many
> references to Borderline Personality disoder.
>
> This is all funny. I have been trying to understand
> why I have a funny medication responses, specifically
> the development of rapid tolerance. And have found
> that the meds that anti-dote this are the novel
> nmda-antagonists such as Memantine and NeuroDex (
> the research med with a combo dextromethorphan +
> quinidine). The NeuroDex is in clinical trials for
> "emotional lability". Is this related to Borderline
> Personality Disorder and/or Histrionic Personality
> Disorders.
>
> Lots of disorders for me. No argument their. But
> what is the best treatment for these disorders?
> I do tend to view people as either "on my side trying
> to work with me and help me" or "against me". This
> was one of the cardinal symptoms listed under
> Borderline Personality Disorder.
>
> I should go back through pbabble to understand this
> from other threads a little better...
>
> Any thoughts from the peanut gallery? Don't say
> anything to tick me off, I will dismiss you as "evil"
> according to my diagnosis. Just kidding. ;)
>
> -johnJohn,
i scored "very high" for borderline, histrionic, and avoidant. a professional once told me that BPD and APD are practically opposites. perhaps i am just a confused weird person. or perhaps this website is a bunch of shite. i wouldn't worry, darlin....the test seems set up to dx *everyone* with a personality disorder. isn't everyone "concerned about what others think of them" to some degree??? They let you answer "yes" or "no." Huzzuh??? One of the things about personality disorders is that they have to be longstanding traits that have severely screwed with your life. if we weren't concerned about what people thought of us gyms and beauty salons would lose all their business and ppl would be burping and farting all over the place.i've been dx'd (by a professional) as histrionic and borderline and have come to the conclusion that it's really pretty stoopid. labels and name-calling, as some other posters have said.
just my one lil penny,
sar
Posted by Elizabeth on November 10, 2001, at 22:56:50
In reply to personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
I wouldn't take any multiple-choice personality test too seriously.
-elizabeth
Posted by JahL on November 10, 2001, at 23:52:23
In reply to personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
Hi John.
I too am sceptical re: personality dxs. I've read a few of yr posts & fwiw I certainly don't see someone with a personality disorder. I imagine it would show.
>But I do have some of the traits on the
Borderline such as viewing things in black/white;
mainly people are either on my team or my enemy.Me too. Merely symptoms of depression and, for me, social phobia with the latter. On the rare occasions my symptoms resolve (on meds) I shed my distorted ways of thinking & regain some sort of even perspective on life (ie: I'm 'normal').
I score high on some of the tests you mention but as has been pointed out, the multiple choice format is deeply flawed. Right now I'm looking at a 550Q questionnaire given to me (I didn't fill it out). Half the Qs are obviously screening for various affective & 'personality disorders' whilst yr answers to the other half depend entirely upon individual circumstances & are not a reliable indication of personality flaws & the like. The agree/disagree format of this one is too limiting & doesn't allow for neutral answers or *degrees* of agreement/disagreement.
I wouldn't take it too serious...
Best,
J.
Posted by Dinah on November 11, 2001, at 8:12:52
In reply to personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
>
What everyone has posted is quite correct. To a large degree, personality tests can be unrealiable. For example, an introvert is halfway to several personality disorder diagnoses. And sensitivity and high emotional reactivity alone will satisfy many of the borderline criteria.
That being said, I have to admit that the MMPI nailed me exactly, in ways that can't be accounted for just by the nature of the questions. I just don't see any practical value in the information.
Posted by JohnX2 on November 11, 2001, at 9:02:03
In reply to personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 10, 2001, at 19:19:21
Thanks for all the kind and ecouraging remarks
and follow ups. I am too skeptical of any
"tests" "labeling" as such.I believe from my own heart my core issues to be
post-traumatic stress
disorder, but a variant not associated anymore
with severe anxiety or nightmares and flashbacks
(which I did have at one point in time), but
something that has morphed into persistant feelings
of emotional numbing, feeling detached, and not
understanding how other people feel. I have on
a few med occasions had these symptoms "lifted" and
it is like my whole world turns around. But it
never sticks, it always poops out.I also have trademark syptoms of dysthymia and
major depression. I have non-textbook symptoms
of hypomania,obsessive-compulsive disorder,ADD.I don't believe in labels either. I met a psycho
therapist who told me I could call myself whatever
I please!
regards,
john>
> According to this personality survey I took:
> http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv
>
> I am categorized as "Very High" under both
> Borderline and Histrionic Personality disorders.
> This is new to me. I've never had a doctor mention
> it to me. But I do have some of the traits on the
> Borderline such as viewing things in black/white;
> mainly people are either on my team or my enemy.
>
> Interestingly, while I was researching the biological
> underpinnings of PTSD, specifically a breakdown
> of the alpha-2 feedback receptor mechanism in the
> locus coerulus are of the brain, I also found many
> references to Borderline Personality disoder.
>
> This is all funny. I have been trying to understand
> why I have a funny medication responses, specifically
> the development of rapid tolerance. And have found
> that the meds that anti-dote this are the novel
> nmda-antagonists such as Memantine and NeuroDex (
> the research med with a combo dextromethorphan +
> quinidine). The NeuroDex is in clinical trials for
> "emotional lability". Is this related to Borderline
> Personality Disorder and/or Histrionic Personality
> Disorders.
>
> Lots of disorders for me. No argument their. But
> what is the best treatment for these disorders?
> I do tend to view people as either "on my side trying
> to work with me and help me" or "against me". This
> was one of the cardinal symptoms listed under
> Borderline Personality Disorder.
>
> I should go back through pbabble to understand this
> from other threads a little better...
>
> Any thoughts from the peanut gallery? Don't say
> anything to tick me off, I will dismiss you as "evil"
> according to my diagnosis. Just kidding. ;)
>
> -john
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 11, 2001, at 13:34:41
In reply to Re: personality profile, new news to me, posted by JohnX2 on November 11, 2001, at 9:02:03
> Thanks for all the kind and ecouraging remarks
> and follow ups...This is a great topic, but doesn't have to do with medications, so additional follow-ups should be redirected to Psycho-Social-Babble, thanks.
Bob
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