I believe that I am suffering from a personality disorder.What do you think?What should I do?

Question

The reasons are as follows:I have failed to make intimate relationships.
I am impulsive
I lack guilt
I don't learn from adverse experiences.

Answer 1

Usually people who have no or little guilt, do have a disordered personality. No conscience gives us the ability to do what ever we wish without giving a damn about the consequences. People with no or little conscience don't usually form loving relationships because they lack empathy and compassion. The only thing that is odd with your question is that you seem to want to do something about it, if you was a true sociopath they are usually comfortable with being like this. Speak to a professional, maybe you have issues that make you like this.

Answer 2

Ask your doctor to book you an appointment with a psychiatrist, as I did when I was 21 because I was concerned I might be schizophrenic. Guilt by the way, can take a while to kick in sometimes: first you have to appreciate for yourself that your actions were out of order and to do that, you have to put yourself in the shoes of the person/people that you've wronged. You sound like you're being quite harsh on yourself but make the appointment anyway to put your mind at ease.

Answer 3

Read up on the personality disorders. There are good books on the subjects. Btw, how did you conclude that you have a personality disorder? I'm thinking that perhaps you are on the right path. Life doesn't end because of a personality disorder. You can function quite well and learn to cope with it, and it would be helpful to those that you love or care for to admit it to them and to tell them that you are working on the problem. There's no shame in doing this. We all have problems, some are physical, some are emotional, and some are mental.

Answer 4

To me, impulsiveness is about creativity.
Guilt is about taking on 'other' people's perceptions of what is 'wrong'.
Sometimes, it's hard to not to get stuck in a repeating cycle of similar difficult circumstances.
It's part and parcel of being a human being.
What seems significent to me is that relationships are hard for you.
It seems to me that by using words like 'failed' you are taking all the responsibility for these relationships. Aren't they a two way thing? What if the other person just wasn't right for you at the time? Maybe at the moment it's worth taking a step back, stop worrying about what you might 'have' and just allow yourself to be 'you'.
Instead of beating yourself up, you may begin to like what you see.
I don't believe in 'disorders' or labels, but I do believe in people being unique individuals. Enjoy your individuality.

Answer 5

Well, many people have failed relationships,...they are impulsive,and lack a concience, but this doesn't mean you are suffering from a personality disorder. you might have been raised this way, but the fact that you are concerned about it,shows me that all it is going to take for you, is to change those things...you are asking yourself, so when you do this,..this shows me that you are actually concerned that the way you are is not right...so good luck seek and you will find.

Answer 6

Personality disorders are complex conditions and I suggest before you jump to any premature amateur diagnosis you seek some professional advice either from your GP or local community mental health team. Many people experience symptomology as you have explained and this can be a transient phase. However, affective psychotherapy and management can help. The very best of luck!

Answer 7

A therapist is the only one qualified to evaluate you and make a diagnosis. However, I can say the fact that "something" has bothered you as not being quite right, certainly shows some kind of conscience and concern.

So don't think about personality disorders until you get a professional's opinion . .. and give yourself some credit.

Answer 8

no no no don't say that, there is not any one in the word that are not intelligance all the people are intelligane because we use the same brain , and olso you sould not say about your self such as these things and about the realitonships mybe you have to find some way to get frainds and good luck

Answer 9

From a diagnostic standpoint, sounds like antisocial personality disorder. You should see a professional and get diagnosed if you are worried.

Answer 10

Is this really about you. If you had a true personality disorder, it is debateable whether or not you will have any insight into yor condition. Sorry if I offend.