]> 2026-07-31T16:30:54+00:00 WBR0363 0 en Personality disorders are commonly treated with pharmacotherapy during 6 months Her disorder was triggered by her divorce a life stressful event The causes of HDP are not well understood; although childhood events and genetics may be involved. Presents with the same manifestations in both genders The literature differentiates HPD according to gender: Women are described as self-centered, self-indulgent, and intensely dependent on others, emotionally shallow and have difficulty understanding others or themselves in any depth. Selection of marital or sexual partners is often highly inappropriate. Most all partners chosen will have symptoms of personality diseases far worse than their own. Tend to enter into abusive relationships. Males present problems of identity crisis, disturbed relationships, lack of impulse control, antisocial tendencies and are inclined to exploit physical symptoms. They are emotionally immature, dramatic, and shallow. This type of disorder requires psychotherapy for a long time, along with pharmacotherapy This disorder requires both long-term psychotherapy as it is a pervasive chronic disorder, in conjunction with pharmacotherapy. It commonly presents with splitting as a coping method Psychiatry A 55-year-old woman comes to the clinic for a routine Check up. She is an actress and is wearing a very tight red dress. Her hair is long and has highlights. She complaints she likes a man at work who he does not pay enough attention to her. The physician perceives that she is staring at him in a non-professional manner. She says to the doctor “you are very handsome, are you married?” and touches his tie. The physician steps back a feet away from her and continues interviewing her. She then says: “you don’t want me either, you are just like all other men, I thought you were my special doctor”. She then bursts into tears complaining that people should recognize her more when she walks in the streets because she is on television. She has been married 4 times, and has had 3 boyfriends over the last year. Upon her first divorce she cut her wrists trying to commit suicide. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement about her diagnosis? D Psychiatry 2020-10-28T00:18:43Z 2459150.5129977 WBR0363