It is considered jolly good fun in some circles to suggest that public figures have various personality disorders or mental illnesses based on their public persona.
This is not as stupid as it sounds. Some people are so needy that their symptoms bleed through no matter how many coats of fresh paint are applied and how much editing is done to their work.
It is harmless entertainment, like going to a flea-market and trying on clothing for Halloween costumes.
Like Halloween, though, there can be some scary parts. Like what happens if that person has access to the Nuclear Football?
Kamala Harris
Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by feelings of extreme social inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative criticism and rejection. Avoidant personality disorder causes significant problems that affect the ability to interact with others and maintain relationships in day-to-day life. About 1% of the general population has avoidant personality disorder. (from WebMD)
Symptoms
- Not being able to handle criticism or rejection
- Avoiding work or social activities with a lot of interaction
- Avoiding new activities or meeting new people
- Fear of disappointing others
- Feeling timid or shy and preferring to be alone
- Avoiding intimate relationships to avoid mockery or shame
---OR---
Dependent personality disorder
- Feeling dependent on others to an extreme
- Clinging or being submissive toward others
- Not being able to make your own plans
- Being unwilling to do everyday activities alone
- Seeking support and encouragement at any cost
- Avoiding disagreeing with people
- Remaining in abusive or unhealthy relationships
- Feeling the need to start new relationships if one ends
In either case, the person with the disorder makes a fine sock-puppet.
I think that instead of Cluster C that Cluster F might be more to the Public Figure point. --ken
ReplyDeleteGreat! Now I have coffee all over my keyboard.
DeleteKen, at least give me a warning.
People who seek public office, power and fame are generally people who have some form of mental illness. The fact that most politicians have some form of pathological mental illness should come as no surprise. The act of seeking public office should in virtually all instances be considered an automatic disqualifier to actually hold office.
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