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Multiple Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

There comes those times when most people like to escape reality by watching a great movie or reading a good book. However, multiple personality disorder refers to a type of mental illness in which you escape reality in ways that are involuntary and unhealthy.

The meaning of the word dissociation is the act of separating or the state of being separated. In the field of psychiatry or psychology, dissociation is the term that is used to describe a mental response that diverts your consciousness away from painful or traumatic associations. To put this in simple language, dissociation is escaping associations of reality that are painful by going to another real or imaginary place. This may be marked by things like shock, paralysis, numbing, loss of speech or even loss of consciousness.

Multiple personality disorder is a mental illness that is evidenced by an interruption of or a dissociation from the fundamental parts of your waking consciousness, such as your personal history or personal identity. Clinicians believe that this dissociation is a coping mechanism through which you literally dissociate yourself from some type of situation or experience that is so traumatic that you do not have the ability to integrate it with your conscious self.

It will probably not surprise you to know that there are different kinds of multiple personality disorder. The four major multiple personality disorders are:

  • Depersonalization disorder
  • Dissociative amnesia
  • Dissociative identity disorder
  • Depersonalization disorder.

It is estimated that some kind of multiple personality disorder may affect anywhere from 2 to 10% of the general population of the United States. These estimates are not easy due to the fact that multiple personality disorders are difficult to identify and may exist for many years without being diagnosed.

Researchers believe that multiple personality disorder is brought about by some kind of  trauma that you have either experienced or witnessed. This is thought to be especially true of any type of trauma that you went through as a child.

This may involve things like growing up in an environment at home that was very frightening or unpredictable or having to go through chronic emotional, sexual or physical abuse. In rare cases, an adult may get multiple personality disorder because of experiencing some form of severe trauma.

You may be eligible for social security disability benefits, such as SSDI or SSI if you have multiple personality disorder. It is always a good decision to get in touch with one of the social security attorneys at disabilitycasereview.com to look at the options that are open to you.

There are some signs and symptoms that are brought about by all four of the major types of multiple personality disorder. Some of these include:

  • Derealization (a perception the people and things around you as being distorted and unreal)
  • Having a blurred sense of identity
  • Having other mental health problems that involve depression and anxiety
  • Memory loss (amnesia) of certain time periods, people and events
  • Depersonalization (a sense of being detached from yourself).

 

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Childhood Schizophrenia and Receiving Social Security Disability

Monday, May 9th, 2011
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder as described by psychiatric diagnosis. It is a severe, disabling, chronic brain disorder. Schizophrenia is evidenced by hearing voices that other people do not hear, a belief that other people are broadcasting their thoughts to the world or being convinced that other people are plotting to harm them.

This leads to people being fearful and withdrawn who have schizophrenia. Trying to have relationships with other people is also difficult.

There has been debate as to whether schizophrenia is a single disorder or a number of discrete syndromes because of the many possible combinations of signs and symptoms with this mental disorder.

Paul Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first to use the term, “schizophrenia” in 1908. Actually, he used the term, “the schizophrenias” because of the debate about the disorder.

Schizophrenia affects about 1.1% of the population of the United States that is age 18 and older in any given year. This means that well over 3 million people are affected by schizophrenia in the United States every year.

Schizophrenia appears equally in men and women. It usually appears in men at an earlier age than in women. The peak ages for onset in men are 20-28. In women, the peak ages are 26-32. It is rare in older adults.

Childhood schizophrenia is very much like the adult form of the mental disorder. The difference is that it develops earlier. This can happen even before adolescence. Schizophrenia has a huge impact on the ability of a child to function.

Childhood schizophrenia is also much rarer than the adult form of the disorder. It is estimated to affect 1 in 40,000 children. When it does begin, it usually starts between age 7 and adolescence.

Your child with disability will probably lose interest in activities, becomes withdrawn and develop distorted perception and thinking. These effects can go on for a good while before progressing.

Other ways that childhood schizophrenia may affect your child with disability is causing paranoia, hallucinations and delusions. He or she may often fear that people are plotting to hurt them. Your child with disability may believe that others are in control of their thoughts, and they will probably have blunted emotions.

Your child with disability may have childhood schizophrenia. This may be the cause of their disability.

You may have tried to get financial help for your child with disability by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by childhood schizophrenia. Was your child with disability denied?

If you are thinking about appealing the denial by the Social Security Administration, there is something that you should know. People who are represented by a knowledgeable disability attorney like the one at disabilitycasereview.com are approved more often than those people who do not have a lawyer.

This is something of great importance for your child with disability. Contact the good disability attorney at disabilitycasereview.com, today.

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Dissociative Identity Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

There are times when you may escape reality through reading a book or watching a movie. Dissociative disorder, however, is a broad term that refers to a form of mental illness where you escape reality in ways that are involuntary and unhealthy.

The word dissociation means the state of being separated or the act of separating. In psychology or psychiatry, dissociation is used to mean a mental response that diverts your consciousness away from traumatic or painful associations. In other words, dissociation is escaping painful associations of reality by going to another real or imaginary place. This may involve paralysis, shock, numbing, loss of speech or even loss of consciousness.

Dissociative disorder is a mental illness that is marked by an interruption of or a dissociation from the fundamental aspects of your waking consciousness. This involves things like your personal history or personal identity. This dissociation is thought to be a coping mechanism by which you literally dissociate yourself from some kind of experience or situation that is so traumatic that you are not able to integrate it with your conscious self.

Dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is one of the four primary types of dissociative disorder. The other three are dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue and depersonalization disorder.

Dissociative identity disorder is a disturbance of your identity where your behavior at various times is controlled by two or more separate and distinct personality identities or states. When you are being controlled by one identity, you probably will not remember things that happened while another personality was in control.

These different personalities are referred to as alters. These alters may have differences in mannerisms, thoughts, attitudes, gender orientation, speech and physical qualities like being left-or-right handed or needing prescriptions for glasses.

There are several signs and symptoms that you may have with dissociative identity disorder. These include:

§  Having two or more distinct or split personalities that have power over your behavior

§  Having highly distinct memory variations

§  An inability to remember key personal information

§  Phobias, anxiety and panic attacks

§  Rituals and compulsion

§  Mood swings

§  Drug and alcohol abuse

§  Depression

§  Sleep disorders including night terrors, sleepwalking and insomnia

§  Eating disorders

§  Time loss

§  Headaches

§  Amnesia

§  Suicidal tendencies

§  Psychotic symptoms that include visual and auditory hallucinations

§  Out of body experiences

§  Trances.

You or a loved one may have dissociative identity disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from it may be why you are disabled and need financial assistance.

You or your loved one may have turned to the Social Security Administration for financial help by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by dissociative identity disorder and/or complications resulting from this condition. Were you or your loved one denied?

If you or your loved one appeals the denial by the Social Security Administration, consider this. People represented by a disability lawyer like the one at Social Security Home are approved more often than people without a disability attorney.

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Histrionic Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Personality disorder is a sweeping term that is used to designate a type of mental illness where the manner in which you perceive situations, relate to others and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. As you might guess, there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder is characterized by a rigid and potentially self-denigrating or self-destructive way of thinking and behaving without regard for what the situation is. This results in hurting your ability to carry out routine functions at school, work or social situations. It causes distress in your life.

You may or may not know that you have a personality disorder. This is due to thinking that the way in which you think and act is normal. You may think that others are to blame for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is one of these types of personality disorder. It is characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking and emotionality. This includes an excessive need for approval and inappropriate seductiveness, which usually beginning in early adulthood. People with histrionic personality disorder are dramatic, lively, flirtatious and enthusiastic. They may express strong emotions with an impressionistic style, be inappropriately sexually provocative and be easily influenced by others.

It is estimated that 2% to 3% of the general population has histrionic personality disorder. Women have this disorder more frequently than men.

There are several symptoms and signs that may be an indication of histrionic personality disorder. Some of these are:

  • Constantly wanting approval or reassurance
  • Emotions that change quickly, which can give the appearance of being shallow to others
  • Being overly emotional and dramatic
  • Looking or acting overly seductive
  • Self-centeredness (needing to be the center of attention)
  • Being easily influenced by others
  • Putting the blame on others for your disappointments or failures
  • Having a low tolerance for delayed gratification or frustration
  • A believe that relationships are more intimate than they really are
  • Being overly sensitive to disapproval or criticism
  • Being overly concerned about the looks of others.

You may have histrionic personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be the reason for your disability.

Have you tried to get help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by histrionic personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you denied ?

If you appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, think about this. People who are represented by a disability attorney like the one you will find at disabilitycasereview.com are approved more often than people who are without a lawyer.

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Personality disorder is a broad term that is used to refer to a type of mental illness where the way that you comprehend situations, relate to others and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. As you might imagine, there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder involves a rigid and potentially self-denigrating or self-destructive way of behaving and thinking regardless of what the situation is. This results in hampering your ability to carry out routine functions at school, social situations or work. Or, it brings about distress in your life.

You may or may not be conscious of the fact that you have a personality disorder. This is because the way that you think and act may seem natural to you. You may think that others are to blame for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of the kinds of personality disorder. Narcissistic personality disorder is defined as a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, lack of empathy and a need for admiration. This disorder involves a puffed up sense of self-importance and extreme preoccupation with yourself. Narcissistic personality disorder is being preoccupied with issues that relate to your personal power, prestige and adequacy.

Several different signs and symptoms can be an indication of narcissistic personality disorder. Some of these are:

  • Being jealous of others
  • Appearing to be unemotional or tough-minded
  • Believing that you are better than others
  • Having difficulty maintaining healthy relationships
  • Believing that others are jealous of you
  • Being easily rejected and hurt
  • Expecting constant admiration and praise
  • Having a fragile self-esteem
  • Taking advantage of others
  • Setting unrealistic goals
  • Believing that you are special and acting in that way
  • Expressing disdain for others that you believe are inferior to you
  • Fantasizing about success, attractiveness and power
  • Taking advantage of others
  • Exaggerating your talents or accomplishments
  • A failure to recognize the feelings and emotions of other people.

You or a loved one may have narcissistic personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be the reason for you or your loved one’s disability.

Have you or your loved one sought assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by narcissistic personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you choose to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, remember this. People who are represented by a disability lawyer like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who do not have an attorney.

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Paranoid Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Personality disorder refers to a kind of mental illness in which the way that you relate to others, perceive situations and the pattern of your thinking are dysfunctional. Personality disorder is a broad, inclusive term because there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

Personality disorder describes a rigid and potentially self-destructive or self-denigrating way of thinking and behaving no matter what the situation is. This leads to hurting your ability to carry out routine functions at work, social situations or school. Personality disorder causes distress in your life.

You may or may not know that you have a personality disorder. This is because the way that you think and act is probably the way you think it should be. You may feel like others are responsible for your circumstances.

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of several personality disorders. It should not be confused with paranoid schizophrenia, which is a chronic mental illness that is characterized by beliefs that have no basis in reality (delusions) and hearing things that are not real (auditory hallucinations).

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by paranoia. Paranoia is an exaggerated or unfounded mistrust of others that can reach delusional proportions. People with paranoid personality disorder question the motives of others and believe that people in general or certain individuals are “out to get them”.

It has been estimated that as many as 4.5% of the general population have paranoid personality disorder. It is more common in males than females.

The primary indication of paranoid personality disorder is a deep suspicion and distrust of other people and usually not being able to admit those negative feelings being directed at others. Other signs and symptoms of PPD are:

  • A poor self image
  • Detachment
  • Not being able to work together with other people
  • Hostility
  • Deep suspicion and concern that other people have hidden motives
  • Being socially isolated
  • A believe that other people will use and exploit them
  • Holding grudges and being unforgiving
  • Being hypersensitive and taking criticism poorly
  • An inability to relax
  • Having recurring, unfounded suspicions that their lover or spouse is being unfaithful.

You or a loved one may have paranoid personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with PPD may be the reason that you or your loved one is disabled and in need of assistance.

You or your loved one may have applied for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by paranoid personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with PPD? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you decide to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, always remember. People who are represented by a disability lawyer like the one at Social Security Home are approved more often than those without an attorney.

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Avoidant Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Personality disorder is a broad term that is used for a type of mental illness in which the way that you relate to others, comprehend situations and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. You may not realize that there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder is marked by a rigid and potentially self-destructive, self-denigrating manner of thinking and behaving regardless of what the situation is. This results in hampering your ability to carry out routine functions at work, school or social situations. It leads to distress in your life.

You may or may not be aware that you have a personality disorder. This is due to believing that the way in which you act and think is natural. You may blame others for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) or (anxious personality disorder) is one of these forms of personality disorder. It is marked by a pervasive pattern of extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation, feelings of inadequacy, social inhibition and avoidance of social interaction. Avoidant personality disorder is a lifelong pattern of feeling extremely inadequate, shy and sensitive to rejection.

Avoidant personality disorder occurs in about 0.5% to 1% of the general population. Men and women are affected equally by this disorder.

No clear cause for avoidant personality disorder has been established. Some experts think that it has to do with genetics and how you were raised by your parents.

There are some signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of avoidant personality disorder. These include:

  • A reluctance to try a new activity or to take personal risks for fear of being embarrassed
  • Being preoccupied with being rejected or criticized in social situations
  • Being inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy
  • Avoiding occupational activities that involve a good amount of interpersonal contact because of being afraid of disapproval, rejection or criticism
  • Viewing yourself as inferior to others, socially inept or personally unappealing
  • Not willing to get involved with people unless you are sure of being liked.

You may have avoidant personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with the disorder may be the cause of your disability.

Have you applied for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by avoidant personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you denied?

If you intend to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, always remember this. People who have a disability lawyer like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who are not represented by an attorney.

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Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Personality disorder is a broad term that is used to refer to a type of mental illness where the way that you comprehend situations, relate to others and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. As you might imagine, there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder involves a rigid and potentially self-denigrating or self-destructive way of behaving and thinking regardless of what the situation is. This results in hampering your ability to carry out routine functions at school, social situations or work. Or, it brings about distress in your life.

You may or may not be conscious of the fact that you have a personality disorder. This is because the way that you think and act may seem natural to you. You may think that others are to blame for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Researchers believe that personality disorders are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic influences in your life. Some research seems to indicate that a person may inherit a genetic vulnerability to having a personality disorder and that your life environment may be the trigger for developing it.

There are some risk factors that may increase your likelihood of having a personality disorder. These include:

  • Being diagnosed with childhood conduct disorder
  • Being a victim of physical, sexual or verbal abuse during your childhood
  • Losing your parents because of divorce or death during your childhood
  • Having a family history of mental illness or personality disorders
  • Having had a chaotic or unstable family life during your childhood.

Because there are so many different types of personality disorders, there are many different signs and symptoms that relate to each one. However, there are some general signs that may indicate that a personality disorder is present. These include:

  • Mistrust and suspicion of others
  • Poor impulse control
  • Social isolation
  • Substance or alcohol abuse
  • Mood swings that occur frequently
  • The need for instant gratification
  • Relationships that are stormy
  • Outbursts of anger
  • Having a problem making friends.

You or a loved one may have personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be why you or your loved one is disabled and cannot work.

Have you or your loved one applied for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, consider this. People who are represented by a disability lawyer like the one at disabilitycasereview.com are approved more often than those without an attorney.

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Dependent Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Personality disorder is a wide, inclusive term that describes a type of mental illness where the way that you perceive situations, relate to others and the ways that you think are dysfunctional. You may or may not know that there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of these kinds of personality disorders. It used to be referred to as asthenic personality disorder. Dependent personality disorder is one of a group of personality disorders that are referred to as anxious personality disorders. These personality disorders are characterized by emotions of fear and nervousness.

Dependent personality disorder is marked by a pervasive dependence on other people. It is a chronic (long-term) condition where you depend too much on others to meet your physical and emotional needs. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a need for constant reassurance and to be taken care of, an inability to make decisions, submissiveness and helplessness.

Dependent personality disorder is one of the most common types of personality disorder. It occurs in about 2.5% of the general population. It often develops along with other personality disorders like avoidant personality disorder.

Dependent personality disorder seems to occur equally among men and women. It usually develops in young to middle-aged adults.

There are many different signs and symptoms that may indicate that you have dependent personality disorder. These include:

  • Having difficulty being alone
  • Being overly sensitive to criticism
  • Being inclined to live in fantasy or be naïve
  • An avoidance of personality responsibility
  • The inability to make decisions without the reassurance and advice of others
  • Placing the needs of your caregivers above your own
  • Avoiding disagreement with others for fear of losing their approval or support
  • Not being able to start projects
  • An intense fear of abandonment and separation
  • A willingness to tolerate abuse and mistreatment from others
  • A lack of self-confidence and pessimism
  • Passive, clinging and needy behavior.

You or a loved one may have dependent personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be the reason for your disability.

Have you or your loved one applied for financial help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by dependent personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you or your loved one appeals the denial by the Social Security Administration, think about this. People who are represented by a disability attorney like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who do not have a lawyer.

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Catatonic Schizophrenia and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Schizophrenia refers to a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder. It is a severe, chronic and disabling brain disorder. It is evidenced by a belief that other people are broadcasting their thoughts to the world, hearing voices that other people do not hear or being sure that other people are plotting to hurt them.

The result is that people with schizophrenia may be fearful and withdrawn. They may have problems with relationships with other people.

It has been debated as to whether schizophrenia is a single disorder or several discrete syndromes. This is because of the many possible combinations of signs and symptoms with schizophrenia.

It was the Swiss psychiatrist, Paul Eugen Bleuler, who originated the term, “schizophrenia” in 1908. In fact, Bleuler used the term, “the schizophrenias” because of the debate that was mentioned above.

Catatonic schizophrenia is one of the different forms of schizophrenia. It is marked by extremes of behavior. You may involuntarily imitate the movements or sounds of other people and exhibit hyperactive or overexcited motion. Or, you may not be able to move, respond or speak.

Fortunately, catatonic schizophrenia is rare. This is due to greatly improved treatment of schizophrenia.

No one knows what causes catatonic schizophrenia. Growing evidence indicates that this mental illness may be caused by dysfunction of your brain. The interaction of environment and genetics may play a part in this brain dysfunction.

There are several signs and symptoms that may be an indication of catatonic schizophrenia. Some of these are:

  • Peculiar movements like unusual or inappropriate postures, obsessively following a routine or repeating words
  • Extreme resistance to instructions
  • A complete inability to move
  • Imitating movements or speech
  • Moving in an excited or excessive way
  • Hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that do not exist)
  • Outbursts of anger
  • Uncoordinated, clumsy movements
  • Delusions (beliefs that are not based on reality)
  • Neglecting personal hygiene
  • Social isolation
  • Emotions that are not appropriate for the situation
  • A lack of emotions
  • Having trouble functioning at work or school
  • Speech that is incoherent.

You or a loved one may have been diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia. This mental illness and/or complications resulting from it may be the reason why you are disabled and needing financial assistance.

You or your loved one may have decided to apply for financial help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by catatonic schizophrenia and/or complications resulting from this mental illness. You or your loved one may have done this already and been denied?

If you or your loved one intends to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, always remember this. People who have a disability lawyer like the one you can find at disabilitycasereview.com are approved more often than people who are not represented by a disability attorney.

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