Self-Defeating Personality
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
A self-defeating personality is a pattern of self-destructive behaviors that can lead to relationship problems and personal struggles. It’s also known as masochistic personality disorder
US Cases: unknown
World Cases: 412 million
Sex Ratio: M/W
Age Onset: age 7
Brain Area: pfc,orbito-dorsolateralfrontal
Symptoms: obstruct happiness & fulfillmnt
Progression: reject help,undermine positive events
Therapies: find the root;cognitive behavioral thpy
Medications: no specific
YouTube Video: Self-Defeating Personality Disorder
Amazon or Library book: Self-Defeating Behavior
Support Groups:
BetterHelp-https://betterhelp.com>personality-disorders>self-defeating personality