Even the ancient Greeks described behaviors that deviated significantly from the norm. Psychopathy is a personality disorder , which in translation means "suffering soul" or "sickness of the soul". The reason can be not only heredity, but also the defeat of the nervous system in childhood.
What is hysterical psychopathy?
Hysterical psychopathy is a personality disorder that manifests itself with elements of demonstrativeness. Sufferers of such a disease tend to commit unexpected actions that attract the attention of others. Hysterical, in a different way, "hysteroid" psychopathy is observed in 2-6 percent of the population and in both sexes in equal measure.
The most important feature of the patient is a pronounced egocentrism. A person needs to be admired and interested in them. It's not just about positive reactions, hatred or joy - there's no difference. The patient, as an actor, stands on the stage and needs at least some reactions from the public.
Hysterical psychopathy - symptoms
Hysterical disorder can begin to manifest itself already at preschool age. The behavior of the child will become more challenging, the desire to get attention and admiration of others by any means will increase, and encouraging someone else's actions will be perceived extremely negatively and sometimes aggressively. Such children will look for any opportunity to demonstrate all their talents, dependence on praise will grow. With age, the picture of the disease may begin to replenish with new symptoms:
- egocentrism;
- imitation of suicide;
- the writing of non-existent facts about his life, about the past;
- frequent manipulations to achieve their own tasks;
- hysterical feelings disorders;
- hysterical conversion disorders (loss of sensory or motor functions);
- in adulthood, immaturity of actions and judgments;
- increased emotionality;
- theatricality;
- touchiness.
Hysteroid psychopathy in men
Hysterical psychopathy in men is much more pronounced than in women. In adolescence, this frustration is often in the hands of young guys, because such needs as the desire to be visible and attract attention can distinguish it among other peers. However, in the family life, all this will only hinder the establishment of relationships with the partner.
Constant emphasis on yourself, as the main object in a married couple, is by no means the best way to build a harmonious, healthy relationship. If a man does not receive as much attention as he needs, then not only small domestic quarrels, but also manic jealousy , can follow.
Hysteroid psychopathy in women
Hysterical psychopathy in women, like men, is characterized by egocentrism and expressed egoism, but, unlike the opposite sex, a woman must necessarily have some goal or idea pursued by her. By the age of 20-25, the super-goal set up so captures the patient that she will do everything in order to achieve it.
If the patient directs all the energy to achieve her goals, then this is the best thing that could happen in her position, otherwise, all this can be used for destructive purposes. And if someone tries to interfere, then patients can write such a person in the list of enemies and the attitude towards him will be this to the end.
Hysterical personality disorder - treatment
The initial stage does not require thorough treatment, with the first symptoms it is necessary to carry out preventive measures with the help of a psychologist. If the disease is started, treatment of hysterical personality disorder can be carried out both with the help of psychotherapists and hospitals.
Final recovery in such a disease is impossible, but dulling symptoms can be achieved through timely prevention and proper therapy. It is noteworthy that patients with psychopathy are able to seek help themselves, which is beneficial for the final result of treatment.