I had a good day, and think that I have found what is wrong with my ex-roommate. Drum roll please.....
http://www.mhawestchester.org/diagnoseadult/apersonality.asp#paranoid
Paranoid Personality Disorder
People with Paranoid Personality Disorder develop a pattern of mistrust and suspicion of others. These individuals assume that others will exploit, harm or deceive them with little or no evidence to support their fear. These individuals are preoccupied with unjustified doubts regarding the trustworthiness of family, friends and acquaintances and have difficulty confiding in others, often finding hidden meanings that they feel are insulting or threatening. When they feel disrespected, they will counterattack with anger and will bear grudges.
Since these individuals have difficulty trusting others, they are often self-sufficient and have a strong sense of independence. In order to protect themselves, they will:
* Try to have control in their relationships
* Be critical of others
* Have great difficulty in accepting criticism of themselves
And there’s more!
Descriptive diagnosis per American DSM-IV-TR
Paranoid personality disorder is listed in the DSM-IV-TR as 301.00 Paranoid Personality Disorder.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, this disorder is characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:
* Suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him or her
* Is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates
* Is reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that the information will be used maliciously against him or her
* Reads benign remarks or events as threatening or demeaning.
* Persistently bears grudges, i.e., is unforgiving of insults, injuries, or slights
* Perceives attacks on his or her character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or to counterattack
* Has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partner.
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Just thought I'd leave a comment while Magda wipes your butt with chess. Here's a checklist of quirks little Miss Parra Paraiso has:
pattern of mistrust and suspicion of others: Perhaps this is why she hoarded all of her non perishable food and coke in her room, and perhaps why she has the room downstairs, so she doesn't have to share that much space with the remaining 4 roomies upstairs!
These individuals are preoccupied with unjustified doubts regarding the trustworthiness of family: Even her boyfriend! Poor fella.
have difficulty confiding in others, often finding hidden meanings that they feel are insulting or threatening: Apparently phantom power is an insult...mmmm....maybe she thought that you were a secret superhero called Phantom Power....mmmmm
When they feel disrespected, they will counterattack with anger and will bear grudges: Perhaps calling her hija de puta (which is completely true) sent her over the edge, which made her attack me! Luckily you saved the day. Hooray for Phantom Power!
In order to protect themselves, they will try to have control in their relationships: Check. Poor fella, I cannot say that enough.
Be critical of others: Check. Poor fella. See above.
Suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving her: It's a good thing she's not studying law.
Is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates: Check. She was worried about stuff we said, and we don't even give a shit about her.
Reads benign remarks or events as threatening or demeaning: Check. How many blogs of yours did she read and misinterpret?
Persistently bears grudges, i.e., is unforgiving of insults, injuries, or slights: Check, especially my insults!
Perceives attacks on his or her character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or to counterattack: Check. Phantom Power strikes again!
Has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partner: Check. Poor fella.
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