What Kind of Disorder Do You Have?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is where a person idolizes themselves and has a higher self worth. It's hard to diagnose because narcissists do not believe anything can be wrong with them. They have a hard time admitting they have a problem or if they've made a mistake.

Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder are characterized as (all symptoms are provided by the MayoClinic):
- having an exaggerated sense of self importance
- expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
- exaggerating your achievements and talents
- being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty, or the perfect mate
- believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people
- requiring constant admiration
- having a sense of entitlement
- expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations
- taking advantage of others to get what you want
- having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
- being envious of others and believing others envy you
- behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner

You may be thought of as selfish, foolish, and self-righteous. For more information, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20025568

People who suffer from depression and anxiety are often misunderstood. The sadness from this disorder is debilitating and can even cause physical pain. Sometimes it can manifest itself in thoughts of suicide and self harm.

Some symptoms can include (from MayoClinic):
- feelings of worthlessness or fixation on one's failures
- thoughts of death or suicide
- tiredness and lack of energy
- changes in appetite
- anxiety, agitation, or restlessness
- irritability
- trouble thinking or making decisions
- physical pain such as back pain

For more information, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/basics/symptoms/con-20032977

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are very similar. One manifests itself with physical jitteriness (ADHD), and the other does not. People with this disorder have a hard time focusing and completing tasks.

Some symptoms include (from MayoClinic):
- trouble focusing or concentrating
- restlessness and fidgeting (ADHD)
- impulsivity
- difficulty completing tasks
- disorganization
- easily frustrated
- frequent mood swings
- hot temper
- trouble coping with stress
- unstable relationships

For more information, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/basics/symptoms/con-20034552

Schizophrenia is a disorder in which people hear voices and/or see hallucinations. It is often confused with multiple personality disorder where the person appears to have multiple personalities or to be multiple different people. Schizophrenia is usually not found in conjunction with multiple personality disorder.

Symptoms of schizophrenia are (MayoClinic):
- delusions
- hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that don't exist)
- disorganized thinking
- extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior
- inability to function normally, physically and mentally

For more information, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/basics/symptoms/con-20021077

There are two phases of Bipolar Disorder: the Manic Phase and the Depressive Phase. People who suffer from this disorder have extreme mood swings that go from one of the two phases to the next. The Manic Phase is generally the happier phase, and the Depressive Phase is the opposite.

In the Manic Phase, a bipolar person may feel euphoria, have an inflated self-esteem, and take unnecessary risks. In the Manic Phase, they feel powerful and invincible. They can be more aggressive and hyperactive, and often experience an increased sex drive during this time.

In the Depressive Phase, a bipolar person will feel the exact opposite. They will experience symptoms of Depression, such as feelings of worthlessness and guilt. They may also frequently think of death and/or suicide. They may suffer from physical pain and fatigue, and feel a lack of energy. They may also have a lower appetite and decreased sex drive.

The information above is from the MayoClinic. For more information, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20027544