Mood shifts, inappropriate anger, skillful manipulation of others, and a preoccupation with self are indicators of personality disorders. Personal Stress can result in excessive personal phone calls, desk pounding or throwing of objects, crying, lapses in attention, and general frustration with the surrounding environment. Debt, separation, divorce, or the death of a relative can all cause excessive stress. Poor interpersonal relationships may result in belligerence, overreaction to criticism, and verbal harassment. Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality which may be manifested as paranoia, loss of association during conversations, flat facial expressions, extreme ambivalence, hallucinations, poor insight, talking to self, or bizarre delusions.
Romantic obsession is a fixation upon and idealized romantic love for another person.
Behavioral signs may include stalking, numerous phone calls, spying, and unwanted visits and gifts. A series of escalating threats is a particularly important indicator of potential violent actions. Send us Feedback. 1997-2000 California State University, Fullerton All Rights Reserved.