personality disorders

I've been thinking a lot recently about how some people steadfastly hold on to paranormal beliefs about themselves where they believe they have some special ability. To be clear, I'm not talking about people who believe in astrology, psychics or ghosts. I'm talking about people who believe they...

[1 in 5 Young Adults Have Personality Disorder, Study Finds] - Fox News Tuesday, December 02, 2008 CHICAGO — Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most...

A couple threads here, as well as general commentary, have brought up the Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Definitions are available, examples are available. Both Mrs. Scooter and I are noticing a new presence on the Internet discourse, in very different places. I pointed her to some of...