Neurotic Personality is a term used in psychology to describe a personality style that is characterized by excessive anxiety, emotional instability, and irrational behavior. Individuals with a neurotic personality often have difficulty regulating their emotions, and may experience frequent mood swings, irritability, and feelings of worthlessness. They may also display difficulty in forming close relationships, and may be overly sensitive to criticism.
The term neurotic personality can also refer to individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders. Neurotic personality traits have been linked to biological and environmental factors, including genetics, early childhood experiences, and a person’s social environment.
Characteristics of Neurotic Personality
Individuals with a neurotic personality can exhibit a variety of characteristics, including:
• Excessive anxiety and worry
• Irrational thinking, leading to difficulty making decisions
• Perfectionism, leading to difficulty meeting goals
• Difficulty regulating emotions, leading to frequent mood swings
• Difficulty forming and maintaining close relationships
• Sensitivity to criticism
• Low self-esteem
• Feeling of worthlessness
Treatment
Treatment for individuals with a neurotic personality typically includes psychotherapy, such as talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Medication may also be prescribed to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Further Reading
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3295696/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6819802/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4918011/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5391094/