The Disorderlies

When “Normal” Meets Personality Disorders: A Friendly Chat About Shared Traits Ever noticed how we all have bits and pieces of ourselves that can seem a bit, well, 'off'? You're not alone. It's pretty common to see some overlap between what we call 'average' and traits linked to personality disorders. This can lead some of us to think we might have a disorder when we really don't. This chat is all about clearing up that confusion and reminding you that having certain traits doesn't necessarily mean you've got a personality disorder. Getting to Know the 'Average' Joe or Jane So, what do we mean by 'average' person? It's a big umbrella term that covers a whole bunch of behaviors, feelings, and thoughts that are seen as pretty standard or typical in society. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and these can change a lot depending on things like personal experiences, cultural background, and where we grew up. Some common ...

Rather than keep searching for "the test" that may take a stab at what Personality Disorder you just might have, why not put your time and effort into..... 1 - Firstly, don't give up on seeking professional help if possible, this really should be your ultimate goal...BUT if that's never going to be possible for one of the many reasons, be it distance, finances, simple unavailability, or perhaps, fear, stigma or family pressures, we offer the SA3/ICR System as a lifeline option. 2 - Please give up on searching for, taking and retaking, endless "magic bullet tests" that promise to identify what personality type you are supposed to be, or even identify what personality disorder you supposedly have... so what, how does that help you deal with your immediate problems? 3 - Identify and acknowledge your "FAWS". You can't deal with your fears, anxieties, weaknesses & struggles until you know what they are! 4 - Identify and acknowledge your strength...