Disorders

[Psyclops]

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Dear SDN Clinical Psychology Forumers,

In an effort to foster a postive and lasting thread, I thought we could all share what sorts of disorders most interest us.

I'll start. I find personality disorders (PDs) to be the most interesting. Particularly cluster B PDs (i.e., Narcicisstic, Borderline, Histrionic, Antisocial), although all to a certain extent. I find them to be the most facinating in that many times, those afflicted with one seem to be acting normally, albeint maladaptively. I've aheard many a lay person say something along the lines of "How can you say someone's personality is disordered?", to which I say, call it what you will the probelems still exist. To quote Bill Shakespeare "A rose by any other name still smells as sweet." I think these disorders do not easily lend themselves to purely biological descriptions of their pathology, and although psychology increasingly takes a multi dimensional approach, as well it should be, biological issues don't readily explain these disorders. I think they are extremely complicated and chalenging. For some reason that makes them more enjoyable.

 

[soaringheights]

I am fascinated by psychotic disorders, and by personality disorders.
....Which as usual leads me digressing from the topic...do you feel that a degree of interest for the macabre exists in professionals in the medical/paramedical field?

 

[Psyclops]

I don't know about the medical fields per se, but perhaps the forensic side for sure.

 

[Salsybabe]

I've become increasingly interested in eating disorders.

 

[HonieButterfly]

I am specifically interested in anxiety disorders in particular - specific phobias and ocd. I actually do research as an undegrad on this and will continue in grad school and so fourth. Rock On!

 

[clinpsychgirl]

I am specifically interested in anxiety disorders in particular - specific phobias and ocd. I actually do research as an undegrad on this and will continue in grad school and so fourth. Rock On!

I'm broadly interested in child psychopathology but I do have a special interest in childhood anxiety disorders and have had some experience pertaining to specific phobias. Honiebutterfly, I bet we are familiar with eachothers labs!

 

[pschmom1]

I have a major interest and fascination with schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder. I am fascinated with the "worst of the worst". I have full intentions (as of now, but can't imagine changing my mind) in pursuing a forensic fellowship after my psychiatry residency. I find the most interesting cases are the ones that can't be treated easily with a biological or psychological approach. That is why they are so intriguing. I am extremely interested in your average or not so average "serial killer". It is the unknown that is so intriguing. Why are you the way you are, what makes you tick? Although I have no experience in the area, I find people with eating disorders and OCD to be mundane and frustrating. I am just going by what I have read and seen, so maybe when I deal with these patients I will have a different view. I guess that you could say schizophrenia and ASPD is frustrating, but sooooo much more interesting. Just my opinion thus far. I am excited to get the opportunity to experience many of the different disorders. Until then, I stand strong on the ones mentioned. Great thread!!!! 🙂

 

[Mell-Dogg]

I'm primarily interested in generalized and social anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Also, I'm most interested in examining the cognitive origins and correlates of these disorders (rather than personality or physiological factors, for instance.)