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Other personality disorders

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

Additional names

This group contains additional names: - Masochistic personality disorder

General

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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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.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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