Is there a diagnosis for these metal health symptoms?

Question

1. Intelligent
2. Lies and manipulates
3. Given to sudden rages and goes WAY to far when angry
4. Recognizes injustice in the world and with strangers but will manipulate, connive and execute the cruelest intents when felt slighted--even if the slight did not happen
5. Incapable of connecting but seems to sample in going deeper
6. Does get close to people but uses humiliation ALOT to manipulate those around them to get what they want
7. Seems to be passed through mother: grandma, daughter, her daughter
8. Unwilling to own anything...but very, very bright. If admitting something--something even raw and exposing--will meet their end, will do it.
9. Has NO IDEA how awful they really are
10. Has trouble truly loving offspring and family--unless an agenda is present--then it's an act.
I would appreciate some serious responses. I am the youngest of 4 and I see the same behaviour out of my oldest sister as I see in my mother and grandmother. I am worried about me.

I should mention that I am 37 and my older sister is 4 years older. I have nothing to do with any of them. My mother left when i was 4 and reappeared when I was 15 and I have had little to do with her or her mother.She can be very charismatic and I really wish I had a mother, but I cannot handle the insanity.Worshipped my sister when I was younger but she started changing around 15-16.Maybe younger.She is very sexually liberal.I did not mention this earlier.Nor did I mention the grandios lieing. Or the criminal behavior..largely around money. I am hypervigilant. Had alot of therapy in my 20s. Great therapist and said I'm ok. Don't know what early symptoms are..or how far this can go with them. They have both done terrible things to me and I just stay away. They try and call every now and then and I just hang up. Very hard to explain so I don't to friends, etc. I HATE that people think I just don't get along with them. Thank you. I just need to know that there is something wrong.

Answer 1

Sounds like a sociopathic or narcisstic personality disorder. HOWEVER, the mere fact that you recognize those symptoms and fear having them is a definite positive for you because that means you are aware and will do all you can to educate yourself and get help if indeed you start having those symptoms. I believe you will do fine.

Answer 2

Most likely it's a delusion or possibly dementia. It is serious. Although it can be a symptom of a number of mental illnesses, it also can be a sign of brain tumor, stroke, aneurysm, and other diseases. She should see her GP and a neurologist and/or psychiatrist ASAP. For obvious reasons, her husband should be in the room to describe what's observed since she isn't aware of the problem. (There also is a remote possibility that she is lying, but you'd probably have a pretty good sense of it.) No one can dx on the Internet, and much more info would be needed to take a stab in the dark at guessing specifically what her problem is.

Answer 3

Have you seen the movie "The Bad Seed?" The main character has the EXACT same symptoms, I swear. Passed from mother to daughter, has no idea how awful she is, goes WAY too far, very manipulative and very smart. And they did come up with some diagnosis in the movie, though I've forgotten what it was.

I'm not kidding.

Answer 4

Well if you see and recognize this behavior in other members of your family then that's half the battle ,,,, There's absolutely nothing you can do about them ,,,, You just have to be aware of what's happening to you and be ready and willing to admit to yourself that you are adopting these same characteristics if they should manifest themselves in you ,,,, Mind set and self determination are your best tools to combat this behavior ,,,, Always keep the golden rule in mind at all time ,,,, Do unto others as you would have others do unto you ,,,, Good luck ,,,,,,,Yoda told you this ,,,

Answer 5

honestly, go see a phychologist or phychiatrist if some/all of these symptoms describe behavior you exhibit. You can't label these as "borderline" or "bipolar" or anything without a professional.

Now, if this is also more about them than you - you'll still probably benefit from seeing a professional and talking about your family and life situation and understand the cognitive therapy tools available to you to help lead life to the fullest.

Answer 6

You can't ask for a valid diagnosis on the Internet, though these may be symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder. Consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for guidance. It's good that you have insight into such dynamics in your family. You're that much closer to wellness. Good luck.

Answer 7

Well, it sounds more like Borderline Personality Disorder to me. However, most psychos (Sorry, for lack of a better word!) are co-morbid. Meaning that they have more than one diagnosis. I know this becauce my ex-husband was ADHD and Narcissistic Personality Disorder and his son was ADHD and Bi-polar. Do you wonder why he's my ex??

Answer 8

Sounds like a narcisistic personality disorder- check out http://www.focusas.com/PersonalityDisorders.html I am sorry you have had to deal with someone like this in your life. They are truly heartbreaking people to live with.

Answer 9

Has a fear of people getting to close and knowing that person.

Answer 10

Sounds like a sociopath.