#Personality Disorders

[stitch-away]

having aspd and/or npd and trying to comfort a friend is like trying to run a marathon without any training istg

[chasing-rabbits]

I think any personality disorder suggests to the person diagnosed that there is something inherently wrong with them, whether or not that disorder is associated as bad person disorder or not. Also from someone with BPD which is also often seen as bad person disorder to the point I see many people arm chair diagnosing their abusers as having BPD for the mere fact that they are abusive. I have other dxs but BPD is the only one that at one point made me feel like there was something wrong in who I was as a person that the way I felt was so intertwined with who I was that there was no degree of separation that existed unlike my Bipolar and other disorders. I would describe it as Bipolar is something that happened to me, there's a clear distinction between me & my Bipolar. Bipolar has had a massive impact on my life, on my development as a person and has absolutely guided me in large life decisions and it has to a degree had an impact on my hobbies likes interests things that do make up who I am. But at the same time I can still to a degree separate out the Bipolar from me. That is to say I wouldnt be who I am today without my Bipolar its not to deny its large impacts on my life overall BUT yet there is still a degree of separation that I dont feel with my BPD. Those things happened because of my Bipolar but I don't feel it's so fundamental that I would cease to exist without it. I once saw an article I say article but it was written up by a researcher or something iirc that talked about viewing BPD from a similar lens as autism. And honestly this helped changed my whole perspective & it just fit it lined up so many things & made so much sense & clarity BUT not in a bad light. It no longer made me feel like there was something inherently wrong with me but it didn't try to deny that BPD is as much a part of me as Autism is to an Autistic person. It is not the same as Bipolar & whilst its not entirely the same as Autism it definitely felt closer than how my other dxs were viewed & defined. There's no way to reconcile that it isn't an inherent part of me so constantly being told BPD makes me horrible makes me feel like I am horrible to the core and there's no hope unlike w/ Bipolar or any other disorder with degrees of separation. And to be clear I wasnt even a horrible person but then we get back to the original point of peoples stigmatising views & lack of true understanding of disorders like BPD. Many people now view BPD as a trauma response/trauma based disorder & overwhelming evidence supports that with just over 2/3rds of us reporting childhood abuse/trauma/neglect. I also have a CPTSD dx & some want to see BPD as CPTSD & that bpd shouldnt exist at all. I see a clear difference in the disorders & like most want to see BPD reclassified as a trauma disorder but also believe that PD as a label is harmful for the same reasons OP has pointed out above. I'm not an abuser I have experienced childhood trauma/abuse & yet I am given no grace as a person whose experienced abuse but yet re traumatised by a system that throws ppl like me away & treated as if I am all things I experienced myself. I dont think these illnesses should necessarily disappear from existence for BPD specifically I dont want the disorder to be wiped as I do have what we call BPD but I want it to be reclassified based upon new emerging evidence & seen for what it is & treated accordingly. The diagnosis and the labelling of it is flawed but the symptoms are very real. It's become seen as a bad person disorder & idk if it was always seen as a bad person disorder but it is now & BPD is one of the most stigmatised disorders w/in the MH systems itself. Its a label that essentially gets you blacklisted, its a free pass to deny us treatment & get away w/ it. It's a wastebasket dx for some psychs. It's a tool of harm for others & then there are good ones who dx you bcos u have it but are unfortunately putting you into a box that puts you at risk but you need a dx to access treatment so its a lose lose.

On the question of ASPD and NPD I honestly wish the debate would be less about "you can have Bad Person Disorder without being a Bad Person actually" (true) and more so "why is there a Bad Person Disorder and what political purpose does it serve". Like the fact that we are literally and officially diagnosing people as Inherently Bad™️, usually due to trauma reactions, and treating them accordingly should elicit a lot more criticism than it does

[starspd]

people with personality disorders: it was difficult to survive on the ground, so i climbed in a tree and now im stuck and can’t get down

mental health workers (and everyone really): it seems that they climbed in trees to manipulate us. they are fully capable of getting down but doing so would make it harder to abuse us, so they stay there

[i-3at-s0ap]

Elon Musk isn't a sociopath Trump isn't a narcissist Jeff Bezos isn't a psycho they are terrible racist bigoted assholes but I'm begging y'all to fucking give a shit about people with personality disorders. PLEASE.

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

*displays textbook symptomatic behavior of my own disorder that I am well educated on* what’s my deal why am I like this

[worms-in-my-brain]

People with psychotic disorders are neurodivergent too.

People with personality disorders are neurodivergent too.

People with substance abuse disorders are neurodivergent too.

People with tic disorders are neurodivergent too.

People with bipolar disorder are neurodivergent too.

People with dissociative disorders are neurodivergent too.

Neurodivergence isn’t just ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression. (Plus those last two also get left out sometimes!) Neurodivergence is anything that affects your brain.

“Neurodivergent people hate loud noises” is actually just as valid as a statement as “neurodivergent people have delusions,” “neurodivergent people have tics,” or even “neurodivergent people have low empathy.”

[takemetodragonstone]

t shirt that says i survived hell and all i got was this stupid personality disorder

[paranoidpdsuggestion]

[chaos-in-one]

Friendly (or unfriendly if you're against this) reminder that this blog is supportive of ALL disorders. This blog does not think ANY disorder inherently makes someone a bad person, and is against any disorder being demonized. This blog wholeheartedly believes that a bad person having a disorder, yes, even if things that are also symptoms of their disorder are part of what caused harm, does not make the disorder a "bad" or "evil" disorder or excuse ableism and demonization directed towards the disorder.

Yes this includes personality disorders

Including npd and aspd

Yes this includes all psychotic disorders & disorders that cause psychotic symptoms

Yes this includes paraphilic disorders. All of them.

Yes this includes disorders that cause, or are even characterized by, attention seeking

Yes this includes disorders that directly have lying as a common symptom

Yes this includes dissociative disorders

Yes this includes any disorder with "gross" symptoms

Yes this includes physical disorders too

Yes this includes disorders that can cause loss of control of any kind- control of speech, control of body movement, etc.

Yes tis includes disorders that make someone "look scary"

This goes for literally any fucking disorder. There are not exceptions.

[stitch-away]

non-pd havers accidentally saying the most triggering shit to you in the form of a joke. many such cases

[nagichi-boop]

I know that this scene is about Shadow grappling with the fact he has alien DNA, but I feel like his thoughts in this scene are relatable to people with conditions like autism, BPD and NPD (not an exhaustive list) who struggle with feeling and being treated like an outcast or monster at times. For some, it’s because we struggle to operate in a world not designed for us. For others, it’s fighting against all the negative perceptions society has of us.

Shadow sees himself as a monster. But Maria assures him that just because he expresses himself differently, that doesn’t make him evil. I feel like especially for people who struggle with empathy, this really hits home. People often assume that people who struggle with empathy, whether cognitive or emotional, are heartless. And for those with personality disorders, they’re often treated as if they are abusive or manipulative just because of the disorder they have, even though people with said disorders are victims of trauma and abuse themselves.

I hope you all have a Maria in your lives. And if not, please remember that it’s your actions that define you, not your neurotype or disorder. If you struggle with socialising, or emotional regulation, or empathy, you’re not a monster. You’re strong for living in a world that so often seems to outcast and insult you. You’re strong for choosing to be as kind as you can be, even though so many people refuse to show that common courtesy in return. Even when you can’t be strong, you are not a monster.

Please be kind to yourselves. You deserve it.

[disability-kitties]

Cluster Be Together

Artist: @psychorouge

ASPD Kitty - BPD Kitty - NPD Kitty - HPD Kitty

Thank you so much for all of the support!

[worms-in-my-brain]

Just a reminder that ableism against personality disorders, especially cluster b personality disorder, is alive and well.

Not having empathy doesn’t make someone evil. It doesn’t make them an abuser. In fact, people without empathy are better in certain vital positions. We’re better at being first responders, 911 operators, and other tasks that would overwhelm empaths. We work better in critical situations than empaths do.

Thinking that any disorder makes someone evil is ableist. And when you take into account the sexist bias in diagnosing women with BPD and the racist and classist bias in diagnosing POC and prison inmates with ASPD and NPD? It’s not only ableist, it’s all kinds of -ists. Plus, it’s really rich for someone who claims that empathy is what makes someone good to have so little empathy for people with disorders that are literally trauma-based.

So yeah if you see someone being a dick to people with PDs? Say something. Because they’re definitely not going to listen to us.

[rambles-of-mental-illness]

Neurodiversity

Neurodivergence refers to variations in neurological functioning that diverge from what is considered typical or "neurotypical." While there is no single, universally agreed-upon list, neurodivergent disorders generally include conditions that affect cognition, behavior, perception, or social functioning.

1. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) (controversial as a separate diagnosis)

Asperger’s Syndrome (outdated term, now part of ASD)

2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD (Predominantly Inattentive Type)

ADHD (Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type)

ADHD (Combined Type)

3. Learning Disabilities & Processing Disorders

Dyslexia (difficulty with reading and language processing)

Dyscalculia (difficulty with math and numerical processing)

Dysgraphia (difficulty with writing and fine motor skills)

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Visual Processing Disorder (VPD)

Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD)

4. Intellectual Disabilities

Global Developmental Delay

Down Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome

Williams Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome

5. Communication Disorders

Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder

Speech Sound Disorder

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Selective Mutism

6. Tic Disorders

Tourette Syndrome

Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

Provisional Tic Disorder

7. Mental Health Conditions Often Considered Neurodivergent

Schizophrenia Spectrum & Other Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia

Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Delusional Disorder

Mood Disorders with Neurological Features

Bipolar Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder (long-term cases cause atrophy in brain regions like the hippocampus)

Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)

Anxiety & Related Conditions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (sometimes considered)

Panic Disorder (sometimes considered)

Trauma-Related Disorders (sometimes included)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (when it significantly alters cognition and sensory processing)

Complex PTSD (CPTSD)

Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Personality Disorders (Not all PDs)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

Schizotypal Personality Disorder (StPD)

8. Sensory Processing Differences

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) (not formally recognized in DSM-5 but widely acknowledged in neurodivergent communities)

9. Epilepsy & Neurological Conditions (sometimes considered)

Epilepsy

Migraines with Aura

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

10. Other Conditions Sometimes Considered Neurodivergent

Hyperlexia (advanced reading ability with comprehension difficulties)

Synesthesia (cross-wiring of sensory experiences)

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) (due to high comorbidity with neurodivergence)

Autoimmune Encephalitis (when it affects cognitive function)

Neurodivergence is a broad and evolving concept, with some conditions more widely accepted as neurodivergent than others. The core idea is that neurodivergent individuals experience the world in ways that differ from neurotypical standards, often due to innate neurological differences.

[avoidant-attachment-culture]

avoidant culture is feeling far more comfortable yearning for fictional people that don't exist because i never actually have to get close to them. i can just write alone and feel comfortable never divulging anything

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