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Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Personality disorder is a broad term that is used to refer to a type of mental illness where the way that you comprehend situations, relate to others and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. As you might imagine, there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder involves a rigid and potentially self-denigrating or self-destructive way of behaving and thinking regardless of what the situation is. This results in hampering your ability to carry out routine functions at school, social situations or work. Or, it brings about distress in your life.

You may or may not be conscious of the fact that you have a personality disorder. This is because the way that you think and act may seem natural to you. You may think that others are to blame for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of the kinds of personality disorder. Narcissistic personality disorder is defined as a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, lack of empathy and a need for admiration. This disorder involves a puffed up sense of self-importance and extreme preoccupation with yourself. Narcissistic personality disorder is being preoccupied with issues that relate to your personal power, prestige and adequacy.

Several different signs and symptoms can be an indication of narcissistic personality disorder. Some of these are:

  • Being jealous of others
  • Appearing to be unemotional or tough-minded
  • Believing that you are better than others
  • Having difficulty maintaining healthy relationships
  • Believing that others are jealous of you
  • Being easily rejected and hurt
  • Expecting constant admiration and praise
  • Having a fragile self-esteem
  • Taking advantage of others
  • Setting unrealistic goals
  • Believing that you are special and acting in that way
  • Expressing disdain for others that you believe are inferior to you
  • Fantasizing about success, attractiveness and power
  • Taking advantage of others
  • Exaggerating your talents or accomplishments
  • A failure to recognize the feelings and emotions of other people.

You or a loved one may have narcissistic personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be the reason for you or your loved one’s disability.

Have you or your loved one sought assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by narcissistic personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you choose to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, remember this. People who are represented by a disability lawyer like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who do not have an attorney.

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Paranoid Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Personality disorder refers to a kind of mental illness in which the way that you relate to others, perceive situations and the pattern of your thinking are dysfunctional. Personality disorder is a broad, inclusive term because there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

Personality disorder describes a rigid and potentially self-destructive or self-denigrating way of thinking and behaving no matter what the situation is. This leads to hurting your ability to carry out routine functions at work, social situations or school. Personality disorder causes distress in your life.

You may or may not know that you have a personality disorder. This is because the way that you think and act is probably the way you think it should be. You may feel like others are responsible for your circumstances.

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of several personality disorders. It should not be confused with paranoid schizophrenia, which is a chronic mental illness that is characterized by beliefs that have no basis in reality (delusions) and hearing things that are not real (auditory hallucinations).

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by paranoia. Paranoia is an exaggerated or unfounded mistrust of others that can reach delusional proportions. People with paranoid personality disorder question the motives of others and believe that people in general or certain individuals are “out to get them”.

It has been estimated that as many as 4.5% of the general population have paranoid personality disorder. It is more common in males than females.

The primary indication of paranoid personality disorder is a deep suspicion and distrust of other people and usually not being able to admit those negative feelings being directed at others. Other signs and symptoms of PPD are:

  • A poor self image
  • Detachment
  • Not being able to work together with other people
  • Hostility
  • Deep suspicion and concern that other people have hidden motives
  • Being socially isolated
  • A believe that other people will use and exploit them
  • Holding grudges and being unforgiving
  • Being hypersensitive and taking criticism poorly
  • An inability to relax
  • Having recurring, unfounded suspicions that their lover or spouse is being unfaithful.

You or a loved one may have paranoid personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with PPD may be the reason that you or your loved one is disabled and in need of assistance.

You or your loved one may have applied for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by paranoid personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with PPD? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you decide to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, always remember. People who are represented by a disability lawyer like the one at Social Security Home are approved more often than those without an attorney.

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Avoidant Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Personality disorder is a broad term that is used for a type of mental illness in which the way that you relate to others, comprehend situations and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. You may not realize that there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder is marked by a rigid and potentially self-destructive, self-denigrating manner of thinking and behaving regardless of what the situation is. This results in hampering your ability to carry out routine functions at work, school or social situations. It leads to distress in your life.

You may or may not be aware that you have a personality disorder. This is due to believing that the way in which you act and think is natural. You may blame others for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) or (anxious personality disorder) is one of these forms of personality disorder. It is marked by a pervasive pattern of extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation, feelings of inadequacy, social inhibition and avoidance of social interaction. Avoidant personality disorder is a lifelong pattern of feeling extremely inadequate, shy and sensitive to rejection.

Avoidant personality disorder occurs in about 0.5% to 1% of the general population. Men and women are affected equally by this disorder.

No clear cause for avoidant personality disorder has been established. Some experts think that it has to do with genetics and how you were raised by your parents.

There are some signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of avoidant personality disorder. These include:

  • A reluctance to try a new activity or to take personal risks for fear of being embarrassed
  • Being preoccupied with being rejected or criticized in social situations
  • Being inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy
  • Avoiding occupational activities that involve a good amount of interpersonal contact because of being afraid of disapproval, rejection or criticism
  • Viewing yourself as inferior to others, socially inept or personally unappealing
  • Not willing to get involved with people unless you are sure of being liked.

You may have avoidant personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with the disorder may be the cause of your disability.

Have you applied for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by avoidant personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you denied?

If you intend to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, always remember this. People who have a disability lawyer like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who are not represented by an attorney.

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Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Personality disorder is a broad term that is used to refer to a type of mental illness where the way that you comprehend situations, relate to others and the ways in which you think are dysfunctional. As you might imagine, there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

A personality disorder involves a rigid and potentially self-denigrating or self-destructive way of behaving and thinking regardless of what the situation is. This results in hampering your ability to carry out routine functions at school, social situations or work. Or, it brings about distress in your life.

You may or may not be conscious of the fact that you have a personality disorder. This is because the way that you think and act may seem natural to you. You may think that others are to blame for your circumstances.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Researchers believe that personality disorders are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic influences in your life. Some research seems to indicate that a person may inherit a genetic vulnerability to having a personality disorder and that your life environment may be the trigger for developing it.

There are some risk factors that may increase your likelihood of having a personality disorder. These include:

  • Being diagnosed with childhood conduct disorder
  • Being a victim of physical, sexual or verbal abuse during your childhood
  • Losing your parents because of divorce or death during your childhood
  • Having a family history of mental illness or personality disorders
  • Having had a chaotic or unstable family life during your childhood.

Because there are so many different types of personality disorders, there are many different signs and symptoms that relate to each one. However, there are some general signs that may indicate that a personality disorder is present. These include:

  • Mistrust and suspicion of others
  • Poor impulse control
  • Social isolation
  • Substance or alcohol abuse
  • Mood swings that occur frequently
  • The need for instant gratification
  • Relationships that are stormy
  • Outbursts of anger
  • Having a problem making friends.

You or a loved one may have personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be why you or your loved one is disabled and cannot work.

Have you or your loved one applied for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, consider this. People who are represented by a disability lawyer like the one at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than those without an attorney.

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Dependent Personality Disorder and Receiving Social Security Disability

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Personality disorder is a wide, inclusive term that describes a type of mental illness where the way that you perceive situations, relate to others and the ways that you think are dysfunctional. You may or may not know that there are many different, specific kinds of personality disorders.

Nearly 15% of adults in the United States have some kind of personality disorder. This means that over 30 million Americans have some type of personality disorder.

Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of these kinds of personality disorders. It used to be referred to as asthenic personality disorder. Dependent personality disorder is one of a group of personality disorders that are referred to as anxious personality disorders. These personality disorders are characterized by emotions of fear and nervousness.

Dependent personality disorder is marked by a pervasive dependence on other people. It is a chronic (long-term) condition where you depend too much on others to meet your physical and emotional needs. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a need for constant reassurance and to be taken care of, an inability to make decisions, submissiveness and helplessness.

Dependent personality disorder is one of the most common types of personality disorder. It occurs in about 2.5% of the general population. It often develops along with other personality disorders like avoidant personality disorder.

Dependent personality disorder seems to occur equally among men and women. It usually develops in young to middle-aged adults.

There are many different signs and symptoms that may indicate that you have dependent personality disorder. These include:

  • Having difficulty being alone
  • Being overly sensitive to criticism
  • Being inclined to live in fantasy or be naïve
  • An avoidance of personality responsibility
  • The inability to make decisions without the reassurance and advice of others
  • Placing the needs of your caregivers above your own
  • Avoiding disagreement with others for fear of losing their approval or support
  • Not being able to start projects
  • An intense fear of abandonment and separation
  • A willingness to tolerate abuse and mistreatment from others
  • A lack of self-confidence and pessimism
  • Passive, clinging and needy behavior.

You or a loved one may have dependent personality disorder. This disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be the reason for your disability.

Have you or your loved one applied for financial help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by dependent personality disorder and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you or your loved one appeals the denial by the Social Security Administration, think about this. People who are represented by a disability attorney like the one you will find at Social Security Home are approved more often than people who do not have a lawyer.

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Catatonic Schizophrenia and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Schizophrenia refers to a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder. It is a severe, chronic and disabling brain disorder. It is evidenced by a belief that other people are broadcasting their thoughts to the world, hearing voices that other people do not hear or being sure that other people are plotting to hurt them.

The result is that people with schizophrenia may be fearful and withdrawn. They may have problems with relationships with other people.

It has been debated as to whether schizophrenia is a single disorder or several discrete syndromes. This is because of the many possible combinations of signs and symptoms with schizophrenia.

It was the Swiss psychiatrist, Paul Eugen Bleuler, who originated the term, “schizophrenia” in 1908. In fact, Bleuler used the term, “the schizophrenias” because of the debate that was mentioned above.

Catatonic schizophrenia is one of the different forms of schizophrenia. It is marked by extremes of behavior. You may involuntarily imitate the movements or sounds of other people and exhibit hyperactive or overexcited motion. Or, you may not be able to move, respond or speak.

Fortunately, catatonic schizophrenia is rare. This is due to greatly improved treatment of schizophrenia.

No one knows what causes catatonic schizophrenia. Growing evidence indicates that this mental illness may be caused by dysfunction of your brain. The interaction of environment and genetics may play a part in this brain dysfunction.

There are several signs and symptoms that may be an indication of catatonic schizophrenia. Some of these are:

  • Peculiar movements like unusual or inappropriate postures, obsessively following a routine or repeating words
  • Extreme resistance to instructions
  • A complete inability to move
  • Imitating movements or speech
  • Moving in an excited or excessive way
  • Hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that do not exist)
  • Outbursts of anger
  • Uncoordinated, clumsy movements
  • Delusions (beliefs that are not based on reality)
  • Neglecting personal hygiene
  • Social isolation
  • Emotions that are not appropriate for the situation
  • A lack of emotions
  • Having trouble functioning at work or school
  • Speech that is incoherent.

You or a loved one may have been diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia. This mental illness and/or complications resulting from it may be the reason why you are disabled and needing financial assistance.

You or your loved one may have decided to apply for financial help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by catatonic schizophrenia and/or complications resulting from this mental illness. You or your loved one may have done this already and been denied?

If you or your loved one intends to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, always remember this. People who have a disability lawyer like the one you can find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who are not represented by a disability attorney.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric anxiety disorder that is most commonly characterized by an individual’s obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or “rituals”). These compulsions attempt to neutralize their obsessions.

To be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you must have either obsessions or compulsions alone, or obsessions and compulsions, according to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria.

Obsessions are defined by:

  • Persistent and recurrent thoughts, images or impulses that are experienced at some time during the disturbance. These are intrusive and inappropriate, and they cause marked anxiety or distress.
  • These thoughts, images or impulses are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems.
  • You try to ignore or suppress such thoughts, images or impulses, or you try to neutralize them with some other thought or action.
  • You recognize that the obsessional thoughts, images or impulses are a product of your own mind and are not based in reality.

Compulsions are defined by:

  • Repetitive mental acts or behaviors that you feel driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.
  • The mental acts or behaviors are aimed at reducing or preventing distress, or preventing some dreaded situation or event; however, these mental acts or behaviors either are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent, or are clearly excessive.

In addition to these criteria, at some point during the course of the disorder, you must realize that your obsessions or compulsions are unreasonable or excessive.

There are many different effects of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).  Some of these are:

  • Repeated hand washing
  • Repeated clearing of your throat when nothing needs to be cleared
  • Fear of acting out violent or aggressive impulses, or feeling overly responsible for the safety of others
  • Unwanted sexual thoughts or obsessions
  • Fear of going crazy
  • A fear of contamination
  • An obsession with numbers
  • A need for both sides of your body to feel even
  • Fear of transformation into someone or something else.
  • Fear of germs or being hurt.

You or a loved one may have obsessive-compulsive disorder. It may be the cause of your disability.

You or your loved one may need help. You may need financial assistance.

You or your loved one may have tried to get financial help by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by obsessive-compulsive disorder. Were you or your loved one denied?

If you or your loved one is thinking about appealing the denial by the Social Security Administration, there is something important that you should know. People who are represented in this procedure by a disability attorney like the one you will find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than those people who do not have a lawyer.

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Bulimia Nervosa and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Many people do not know how large a problem obesity and being overweight are in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that 67% of Americans who are 20 years of age and above are either obese or overweight. That means that more than two out of every three Americans are either obese or overweight.

Nearly all of us eat too much at one time or another. Taking second and third helpings of food at holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas are examples of this. If overeating is something that you do habitually and uncontrollably, you may have a disorder that is called bulimia nervosa.

Bulimia nervosa, which is simply called bulimia much of the time, is an eating disorder that is characterized by recurrent binge eating. This eating disorder is similar to binge eating disorder. The primary difference in these two eating disorders is that a person with bulimia nervosa follows their binge eating with some method of purging or bingeing to prevent gaining weight. These unhealthy methods include self induced vomiting, laxatives, enemas, diuretics and over exercise.

The signs and symptoms of both types of bulimia nervosa are similar. There are several physical signs and symptoms of this eating disorder. These include:

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Bloating
  • Scars, calluses or sores on your hands or knuckles
  • Abnormal function of your bowels
  • Amenorrhea (loss of menstruation) or menstrual irregularities in women
  • Damaged gums and teeth
  • Dry skin
  • Fatigue
  • Swollen salivary glands in your cheeks
  • Dehydration
  • Sores in your mouth and throat.

There are also behavioral and emotional signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Some of these are:

  • Hoarding food
  • Exercising for long, extended time periods
  • Going to the bathroom during meals or after eating
  • Ongoing dieting
  • Anxiety
  • Feeling like your eating is out of your control
  • Depression
  • Eating until you feel pain or discomfort
  • Misusing diuretics, enemas or laxatives
  • Having an excessive, distorted negative body image of yourself
  • Preoccupation with your weight or body shape
  • Eating far more food than in a normal snack or meal.

You or a loved one may have bulimia nervosa. This condition and/or complications resulting from or other conditions along with it may be why you are disabled. It may be the reason why you need financial help.

You or your loved one may have applied for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits. Were you denied?

If you or your loved one intends to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, here is something important for you to think about. People who have a disability lawyer like the one you will find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who are not represented by a disability attorney.

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Agoraphobia and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

The word “agoraphobia” comes from two Greek words that literally mean, “a fear of the marketplace”. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder hastened by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape.

Agoraphobia is a condition where you become anxious in environments that are unfamiliar, or where you perceive that you will have little control. Crowds, traveling, even when it is for short distances, or wide open spaces can all be triggers for this anxiety.

Agoraphobia is often compounded by a fear of social embarrassment, as you may be afraid that you will have a panic attack and appear to be distraught in public. Agoraphobics may have panic attacks in situations where they feel insecure, out of control, trapped or too far from their personal comfort zone. As a result, people with agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the person may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this “safe place.”

At any given time, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that there are 3.2 million people in America between the ages of 18-54 who have agoraphobia.  Agoraphobia is about twice as common in women as in men.

Agoraphobia will cause anxiety that you will have a panic attack when you are in a situation from which escape is not possible or is embarrassing or difficult. Other affects caused by this disorder are disorientation, rapid heartbeat, intense fear, diarrhea and dizziness.

There are serious complications that can result or be associated with agoraphobia that can cause you to be unable to work. Some of these are becoming homebound for years, difficulty doing normal, daily activities, difficulty with relationships, alcohol or substance abuse, depression and anxiety and extreme dependence on others.

If this describes the situation of you or a loved one, you may need help. You may need financial help.

Who can you turn to for help? Who can and will help you? Where will the financial assistance that you need come from?

Have you or your loved one thought about applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by agoraphobia and/or complications resulting from it. Have you or your loved one already done this and been denied?

You or your loved one may be wondering what to do next? What can you do? What options do you have?

One option that is open to you or your loved one is to appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration. If you decide to do this, here is something to consider.

You may need a disability lawyer like the one at socialsecurityhome.com to assist you in this process. This is true because people who are represented by a disability attorney are approved more often than those people without a lawyer.

Do not put this off. Contact the skilled disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com, today.

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Receiving Social Security Disability For Anorexia Nervosa

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Anorexia nervosa is a severe eating disorder. It is an intense fear of gaining weight. It causes you to greatly limit the amount of food that you eat and exercise excessively. The result can be starvation and an inability to maintain a minimum body weight that is considered to be healthy for your height and age.

Anorexia nervosa affects not only your body but also your mind. It usually starts as dieting, but it gets way out of hand. You begin to think about weight, food and dieting all of the time. You see a fat person every time you look in the mirror, even though other people say that you are too thin.

Anorexia is an unhealthy way to deal with perfectionism, emotional problems and a desire for control. You may often see your self-worth as based on how thin you are.

Anorexia nervosa is a far larger and more serious problem than you may think in the United States. 5 to 10 million girls have severe eating disorders, and 3 out of 20 will die as a result of them. 1% of women in the United States have anorexia nervosa. 500,000 deaths a year result from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.

Anorexia nervosa usually begins during your teen years. There are several physical signs and symptoms of this disease. These include:

  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Extreme weight loss
  • Dehydration
  • Irregular heart rhythms
  • Low blood pressure
  • Thin appearance
  • Abnormal blood counts.

There are also several behavioral and emotional signs and symptoms. Some of these are:

  • Excessive exercise
  • Being preoccupied with food
  • Refusal to eat
  • Problems with concentration
  • Denial of hunger
  • A lack of emotion or a flat mood.

There are some danger signals to watch for if you believe your loved one has anorexia nervosa. These include:

  • Weighing themselves repeatedly
  • Complaining about being fat
  • Weighing the food that they eat
  • Skipping meals
  • Refusing to eat while cooking elaborate meals for others
  • Making excuses for not eating
  • Wearing layered or baggy clothing.

You or a loved one may have anorexia nervosa. This disease and/or complications arising from or along with it may be why you are disabled and unable to work.

You may need assistance if this is true. You may need financial help.

Do you or your loved one intend to apply for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration because of the disability caused by anorexia nervosa and/or complications resulting from or along with it? Were you or your loved one denied?

If you appeal the denial by the Social Security Administration, remember this. People who are represented by a disability attorney like the one you will find at socialsecurityhome.com are approved more often than people who are without a lawyer.

Please do not delay. Contact the disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com, today.

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