What is the epileptoid personality type?
This type of personality is characterized by the presence of a form of painfully low emotional state, which manifests itself in gloomy irritability, a feeling of hostility towards other people.
One can also note tension in the instinctive sphere, which from time to time reaches an abnormal state of attraction. It is important to mention that such a person belongs specifically to the introverted personality type (see Introvert). He exhibits inertia, which is expressed both in motor skills and the expression of emotions, as well as in thinking and personal characteristics. We have a unique training for instant
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It is worth understanding that a person experiences a combination of anger and inexplicable melancholy for several hours and even days. He may be irritated and lash out at other people who do not realize what caused such an attitude. Only from the outside does it seem that the epileptoid’s state is comparable to a sudden explosion. In fact, emotions accumulate over a long time.
The reason for hot temper and aggressiveness can be absolutely anything. Here it is worth saying precisely that a person has simply run out of patience, he is no longer able to restrain himself. It is curious that the effect is not only strong, but also quite long-lasting. You may notice that a person with this personality type cannot cool down.
- General information about the Epileptoid psychotype
- Psychological characteristics of the psychotype Epileptoid type
- Symptoms during childhood
- Symptoms in adolescents and adults
- Conclusion
- Other personality psychotypes (Hysteroid, Schizoid, Paranoid)
- Training on profiling and personality psychotypes
Epileptoid psychopathy
Epileptoid psychopathy is a mental disorder in which certain features of the epileptoid intensify and go beyond the “norm”.
A person with the disorder cannot control their emotions . He is aggressive towards representatives of society and most of the time he is in an irritated state.
The disorder comes from the word “epilepsy”, since the condition of a person with the disorder resembles the conditions that develop in patients with epilepsy.
General information about the Epileptoid psychotype
Experts say that it is possible to make a diagnosis of “Epileptoid psychopathy” in early childhood. Children are capable of crying for a long time without any reason (see Why does a child get angry and freak out). There is no reason to distract them, console them and rein them in. Adults do not realize what is happening, which is why children begin to be so capricious (see How to establish contact with a child), as if deliberately provoking other people. Unlike his peers, the child shows gloomy embitterment. It is worth mentioning the sadistic tendencies. Animals are victims of bullying, as are younger, weaker children who are unable to fight back (see Shyness).
A child in a company of friends is not going to be a leader, but wants to be a ruler who sets his own rules for relationships and games. He wants to command the rest of the company. It is curious that the child shows too much care for his clothes and toys. He is not going to share, he shows aggression when someone tries to encroach on their property. Adults claim that the child does not listen to their advice to share with anyone. The aggressiveness that the epileptoid exhibits at this moment can frighten anyone (see Treatment of fears with hypnosis).
In the first years of schooling, one can note the presence of petty scrupulousness, which concerns keeping notebooks and handling textbooks. Such increased accuracy can become an end in itself, which makes the child forget about the essence of learning, building harmonious relationships with peers.
In most cases, the peak manifestations of epileptoid psychopathy can be noted precisely during puberty. It is worth mentioning the age from 12 to 19 years.
Violent manifestations of emotions (see Emotions) during this period can become a consequence of a painfully depressed state. In adolescence, children often themselves try to find a suitable reason for a conflict situation. Epileptoids at this age are characterized by the presence of intransigence, cruelty, selfishness and power. There can be absolutely any reason for anger. It is always closely related to the absence of significant infringement of interests. The main emotion that guides a teenager is unbridled rage, which includes: severe beatings, indifference to weakness, cynical abuse, inability to take into account a strength that can significantly exceed him.
An epileptoid in adolescence can easily hit an elderly woman or push a child who simply stuck out his tongue at him. He does not realize how unequal the forces are when he attacks an offender who is much stronger than him. During a fight, a person with this psychotype tends to hit his opponent in the genitals. During anger, you can observe how his face becomes flushed with blood and sweating increases.
It is important to mention the tension in the instinctive needs of adolescents. His sexual desire awakens with incredible force. It can come into real conflict with the increased concern of epileptoids about their own health. They are terribly afraid of catching some kind of “infection”. I don’t want to indulge myself with just random connections. Thus, people with this personality type try to have permanent partners.
It is impossible not to mention the dark colors that can ruin romantic love. They relate, first of all, to manifestations of jealousy (see Othello syndrome or delusions of jealousy). The epileptoid will not forgive betrayal (see How to forgive betrayal), even if it exists only in his imagination. The most innocent flirting will arouse violent feelings in such people, causing them to consider their lovers to be traitors who are not trustworthy.
It is worth understanding that separation (the desire for independence) can be especially difficult to manifest in adolescents. They may seek a complete break with their family. The mother and father make the child angry, vengeful, and want to harm in any way possible. During conflict situations, the teenager will take the side of his grandparents, who, unlike parents, tend to indulge the whims of their grandchildren. It is curious that representatives of the older generation do not evoke negative feelings in epileptoids (see Emotional intelligence). They are ready to bend to the interests of their superiors and the people on whom their well-being depends. It is important for them to receive support and benefit specifically for themselves, as a result of which they forget about any pride.
At the same time, the desire to unite with peers is closely connected precisely with the desire to gain power, as a result of which the epileptoid will assert itself (see How to increase self-esteem) precisely among weak, weak-willed and younger children. They are not able to fight back, as a result of which they will perceive the teenager as a real leader who should be followed. In the company of friends, young people of the epileptoid personality type will strive in every possible way to establish their own rules. They will seek benefits specifically for themselves, forgetting about the interests of other people.
It is important to realize that epileptoids feel quite comfortable in circumstances of strict rules and restrictions. They like to be useful to management and want to achieve some advantages. This type of people values formal positions, thanks to which a certain amount of power is placed in their hands (see Psychology of Wealth and Poverty). They want to immediately establish dictatorship over other people in order to get some benefit. Such colleagues are often called tyrants. They are feared for some time, but subsequently a decision is brewing, the consequences of which can overthrow the epileptoids from their place.
It is worth mentioning a fairly vivid reaction associated with hobbies. Epileptoids experience something akin to drug and alcohol intoxication when they gamble (see Treatment of Gambling Addiction). They enjoy the desire to get rich. They more than enjoy collecting different things and antiques. Another hobby for epileptoids is sports, thanks to which they can develop physical strength. At the same time, active collective games cause a certain discomfort in a person of this personality type. He is able to achieve success if he is engaged in applied arts, jewelry work, as he will receive material enrichment. In addition, epileptoids enjoy playing tennis and singing. They like to spend time alone and experience emotions from their activities.
One-sided character in adolescents with an epileptoid personality type. They are most often in a gloomy mood. At the same time, it is worth noting a fairly sound sleep and the presence of difficulties associated with awakening. Epileptoids are real gourmets when it comes to food. They may experience tension with sexual desire, be relaxed, and prone to jealousy (see How to stop being jealous). They are alarmed by everything new and unfamiliar. It is important to adhere to all established rules and formal agreements. They don’t like “empty talk” or fantasies.
Epileptoids are true realists with a practical type of thinking. In relationships with people around them, they can show much greater conformity than it might seem from the outside. They are able to easily adapt to changed circumstances if they can think through how to proceed and what benefits they can get for themselves.
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Conflict character traits
Every feature has its positive and negative features. Let's start the analysis with the disharmonious traits of the epileptoid type of character. As we have already noted, the epileptoid type of character accentuation is similar in signs and manifestations to epileptic changes.
The first negative trait is suspiciousness and vindictiveness. These people remember insults for a long time and even after a long time, if possible, they will try to “annoy” the offender, from which, by the way, they get a lot of pleasure.
Another unpleasant feature is obsession, obsessiveness. Often these people pester potential “victims” like a ban leaf. Also, epileptoids easily “get stuck” on some idea or emotion, which for a long time directs all their behavior. Within the framework of pathology, this is expressed as rigidity of thoughts and actions, as well as the inability to change the style of action. For example, if you ask a patient with epilepsy (and not an accented one!) to draw circles, and after a while ask him to start drawing triangles, he will not be able to change his actions.
Another problem is greed. These people are excellent shuttle traders, but they live by the principle “we ourselves are always not enough.” If they have the opportunity to grab their piece, they will definitely do it, even in unethical ways.
In addition to this, they are very envious. On this basis, a craving for litigiousness often develops, and these people tend to complain and slander. In everyday terms, these are the so-called “professional” complainants, inundating all kinds of authorities with dozens of letters.
The craving for complaining is also based on their grumpiness, eternal dissatisfaction with everyone and everything. Actually, they are characterized by epileptoid pedantry in external manifestations, although, as we will see later, this is also their strong point.
At the same time, epileptoid pedantry and explosiveness go side by side. Epileptoids have virtually no ability to restrain their negative emotions. Therefore, the latter can easily move from excessive mannerisms to explosive shocking. Strong, especially negative experiences usually take over the mind.
The logic of their life: the end justifies the means, they often use others to achieve their goals, although in terms of their ability to manipulate they are definitely inferior to both narcissists and hysterics.
And finally, often epileptoids, due to pedantry, get stuck on their health, they are characterized by hypochondriasis and imaginary illness, and the lack of “treatment” gives rise to their love of litigiousness.
Psychological characteristics of the psychotype Epileptoid type
Psychologists say that this personality type is considered quite difficult for research due to the presence of certain characteristics. Experts believe that an epileptoid is an emotionally excitable person who experiences tension, a desire for authoritarianism, and sudden mood swings. We can mention such famous people with an epileptoid personality type as: Joseph Stalin, Field Marshal Zhukov. The basic emotion is anger, which makes it quite difficult to establish constructive communication. It is difficult for such people to relieve their irritation, as a result of which they want to find a suitable object among those around them and close people. If ordinary communication partners are able to stop any interaction with an epileptoid, then relatives and family members will have to endure violent manifestations of emotions, pedantry, and the desire to meticulously follow the rules.
It is important to understand what the specific character of a given person is so that life with him is truly comfortable. Do not assume that epileptoids are unbearable people from whom you should stay away. They are quite capable of becoming reliable life partners, showing increased efficiency, and being true friends who will come to the rescue in a difficult situation.
Epileptoids are distinguished by their desire for impeccable order and perfectionism. It is important for them that all things are in their place. You can hear a lot of nit-picking and different demands on loved ones. You will have to conform, live exactly according to the established order, so as not to get reprimanded.
A person with this personality type is considered a real housewife who can boast of having a strong family. It is important for him to create a favorable emotional atmosphere in the house, in which not only order reigns, but also smells of fresh, hot food. It is important to realize which symptom can cause tension in the epileptoid, which can seriously interfere with the life of him and the people around him. It is worth mentioning the combination of outbursts of anger and inhibition that are observed due to the trigger.
Those around you must take into account the specific character of the epileptoid in order to build truly comfortable relationships (see Toxic relationships in the family). It is worth mentioning that perseverance and the desire to see things through to the end make people with this type of personality simply irreplaceable workers. They are not afraid of complex projects or communication with taciturn clients. At the same time, it is quite difficult for an epileptoid to decide on changes, given that ideal order has already been created at home or at work. They strive to occupy a high position in order to avoid subordination. One can only envy the unshakability of convictions. Everything can be ruined only by a nervous breakdown, which is caused by accumulated negative emotions.
Some types of accentuation
Of course, the epileptoid type of accentuation is a collective concept. For the most part, when diagnosing such conditions, specified subtypes of accentuations are distinguished. In particular, these are epileptoid hysterical and schizoid epileptoid types.
The peculiarity of the former is that, together with the main signs of the epileptoid type, demonstrative behavior acquires great weight. With such accentuation, people are no longer so afraid of direct attention, they are even more willing to provoke it.
Moreover, they have a more pronounced hypochondriasis and confidence in the presence of diseases. There is some switching between signs of hysteria and epileptoidism. A person’s explosiveness and readiness to explode at any little thing also increases. Often, against this background, the general aggressiveness of behavior and the readiness to use extreme measures to eliminate one’s own displeasure increase.
Another type is schizoid-epileptoid. In the case of this diagnosis, what is striking, first of all, is pretentiousness and excessive extravagance in the tastes, style of a person, and in all his behavior. At the same time, tolerance for direct attention decreases, and notes of secrecy and aloofness may appear.
Moreover, these people are even more likely to get stuck in a world of surreal experiences, being influenced by what they see for a long time. The resourcefulness and cunning of such people also increases, in particular due to the fact that schizoidism implies a certain diversity of thinking, that is, a lack of fixation on the social meaning of a thing. For example, a spoon can not only be used to eat soup, but also to dig a hole, play drums and be used as a decoration.
Eventually
So, let's summarize the data provided. Accentuation and epileptoid psychopathy, although diagnoses close to each other, are on opposite sides of the norm. Epileptoids are capable of functioning very successfully in society, but not always taking into account the legitimate interests of other people. On the one hand, these are interesting and bright people, on the other hand, they are vindictive, selfish and greedy individuals.
Of course, in no case should you label a person as a psychopath, but in case of real “strangeness” (in social terms) of behavior and increasing social maladjustment, it is worth seeking help and clarification from psychological consultants.
Author of the article: Borisov Oleg Vladimirovich, developmental psychologist
Symptoms during childhood
Parents should pay attention to the following behavior patterns. At first, the child is too diligent in tidying up the room, putting all the toys in their places. Then he shows excessive nervousness, outbursts of anger, which may seem like ordinary resentment. The manifestation of cruelty towards animals and domestic plants deserves special attention.
The child is capable of defending his own position too fiercely, actively arguing with adults. This should not be confused with the completely natural “I myself” crisis, which blossoms at the age of three. Remember that competent correction of a child’s behavior will help him in adulthood.
Symptoms in adolescents and adults
Teenagers may suffer from mood swings, which include unexplained sadness and irritability. They want to wreak havoc on any suitable object. If symptoms develop for too long, you may experience their transformation into extremely negative character traits. Epileptoids in adolescence show too violent emotions. Gradually, irritation accumulates to spill out as a result of the most innocent reason.
Already in adulthood, a person shows irritability, anger, and experiences mood swings. Psychologists say that adult epileptoids are distinguished by an extreme degree of selfishness, tension in the process of activity, persistence and rancor (see How to forgive an insult).
Among the negative traits we can mention unhealthy pedantry and pettiness, which is why people with this personality type are extremely unbearable in communication. They actively seek marriage to enjoy family life, but can be nagging about disorder. The most harmonious relationship will develop between an epileptoid and a sanguine person, who will not get stuck in worries or grievances after the words of a loved one. It is important to understand that loved ones must soften the tension of the epileptoid. He, in turn, will feel grateful that they managed to keep him from getting into negative situations.
In progress
People with this personality type are distinguished by increased patience and perseverance. They are able to achieve all their goals (see How successful people became successful) thanks to their character. They like to act within strictly defined boundaries and lead other people. You can safely choose the profession of a military man, accountant and analyst. You can achieve success thanks to the presence of order in actions, systematicity.
Preventive methods
It is difficult to prevent disorders. This is influenced by many factors that do not always depend on the patient or his loved ones. People begin to think about this when an individual causes problems for others. The best prevention would be to monitor yourself and the people around you in order to notice deviations in behavior in time and have a conversation with a qualified doctor.
Please note that the first signs appear in childhood or adolescence. Often, a child’s affective outbursts are mistaken for ordinary childhood tantrums or teenage mood changes.
If you notice abnormal behavior or symptoms of any mental illness in yourself or other people, you should immediately visit a specialist. It is better to make sure that everything is fine with the person than to then deal with the problems that have accumulated later.
