Other personality disorders
What is it?
Self-defeating personality disorder, formerly known as masochistic personality disorder, has been excluded from the psychiatry diagnostics guide, the DSM. In DSM-5, the newest edition of the book, there is an alternative- personality disorder not otherwise specified. Self-defeating personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of self-defeating behavior- by choosing relationships and situations that will lead to disappointment, even when better options are available.
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Additional names
This group contains additional names:
- Masochistic personality disorder
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms may include rejection of help, feeling bad after positive events, rejecting opportunities for pleasure, failure to accomplish tasks even when having the ability to do so, self- sacrificing, rejecting people who treat them well, and avoiding pleasurable experiences.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from an interview made by mental health professionals.
Treatment
Treatment includes psychotherapy.
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