Characteristics of defective personality

Defective personality traits typically manifest as long-term abnormal emotional, cognitive, or behavioral patterns, characterized by interpersonal relationship disorders, difficulty regulating emotions, cognitive biases, impulse control deficits, and distorted perceptions of reality. These personality problems may affect social functioning, but can be improved through professional intervention.

1. Interpersonal relationship disorders

individuals with deficient personality often exhibit difficulties in establishing intimate relationships or excessive dependence on others. Some people have social anxiety and avoid interpersonal contact; The other part may exhibit aggressive and manipulative behavior, leading to the breakdown of the relationship. Typical manifestations include the inability to maintain long-term friendships, frequent partner changes, workplace cooperation conflicts, etc., which are often related to early attachment trauma or social learning deficits.

2. Difficulty in emotional regulation

Intense and prolonged emotional fluctuations are the core characteristics, which may lead to sudden outbursts of anger or depression. Some people have emotional indifference and lack empathy towards the pain of others; Others exhibit emotional fragility, where small stimuli can trigger strong reactions. This disorder is often accompanied by a lack of self soothing ability, which may be alleviated through improper means such as self harm and substance abuse.

3. Self cognitive bias

significantly distorts the evaluation of self-worth and abilities, manifested as extreme inferiority or exaggerated self importance. Some people continue to feel empty and confused, lacking stable identity recognition; Others exhibit pathological narcissistic tendencies. This cognitive bias can lead to career development obstacles, frequent changes in life goals, or compensation for inner anxiety through fictional achievements.

4. Impulsive control deficiency [SEP]: Lack of foresight in behavioral decision-making, often resulting in substance addiction, overeating, impulsive consumption, and other behaviors. Some people have a tendency towards self destruction and repeat dangerous behaviors despite knowing the consequences; Others exhibit extreme stubbornness and refuse to adapt to environmental changes. This defect is related to abnormal prefrontal function and often leads to legal disputes or financial crises.

5. Distorted perception of reality

There is pathological suspicion of others' motives or environmental threats, which may develop into paranoid delusions. Some people feel undervalued or treated differently for a long time, while others completely ignore their own problems and blame the outside world. This distortion can strengthen interpersonal conflicts, form a vicious cycle, and in severe cases, require treatment with antipsychotic drugs. Individuals with defective personality traits are recommended to undergo regular psychological assessments, and cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy have a significant effect on improving symptoms. In daily life, mindfulness training can enhance emotional awareness, establish regular sleep patterns and stable biological rhythms, and participate in group therapy to learn social skills. Avoiding self labeling, personality traits have plasticity, and early intervention can effectively enhance social adaptability. If accompanied by secondary symptoms such as depression and anxiety, medication assisted treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a psychiatrist.

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