Characterization of the epileptoid personality type

Among emotional people who are characterized by an impulsive character, a special place is occupied by individuals of the epileptoid type. Psychiatry does not consider the behavior of epileptoids as a disease, but the manner in which they communicate with others reveals a deep disharmony between the inner and outer world of such people. From the point of view of medicine, this accentuation of character does not require therapeutic intervention, but it gives particular concern to loved ones and others.

The epileptoid type is a variant of personality formation, laid down from birth. It is characterized by increased excitability and a tendency to provoke conflicts. People with an epileptic accentuation have a predominantly athletic-dysplastic type of constitution. These are slow, restrained in emotions of the person, unable to show sentimentality and tenderness.

The psychotype is characterized by the following character descriptions:

• epileptoids create around them an ideal, in their opinion, world and jealously maintain a perfect order in it;
• they are annoyed by any behavior of others that diverges from a personal idea of ​​life;
• closely monitor the actions of others and do not miss the opportunity to make a comment or criticize any action that does not correspond to their opinion.

The behavior of a person with epileptoid accentuation is characterized by inhibition with periodic outbursts of anger or aggression towards the stimulus.In a period of restraint, they closely monitor others, studying their behavior and looking for a reason to emphasize mistakes and imperfections. Often the object of irritation becomes an objective or subjective fact that causes anxiety or anxiety for a long time. An example is ordinary, at first glance, things: loud laughter, music, improperly arranged things, and more. The accumulated emotions result in a nervous breakdown, accompanied by insults, obscene language and assault.

Epileptoids are incredibly stubborn, reaching tediousness. Among their acquaintances they are known as perfectionists who can bring any unpromising project to a leading position. They do not like a sharp change in life circumstances, they react negatively to criticism, therefore they do everything possible to avoid obeying someone at work and in business. Unable to compromise.

An epileptoid proves its correctness under any circumstances. His manner of behavior does not involve discussion, is absolutely peremptory, requires full approval and submission. In communicating with reputable people, he is able to demonstrate politeness, pliability in order to earn the respect of the opponent.

Among the positive qualities distinguish:

• thrifty attitude to property;
• accuracy;
• punctuality;
• strict observance of our own rules and instructions;
• ability to think outside the box;
• creativity.

But there are a number of disadvantages.

• Hypochondria and rancor. An easily excitable, touchy type who does not miss the opportunity to remind the offender of his attitude to the experienced circumstances. In a joyful and elated mood, they are in a state of adrenaline and nervousness.
• Scrupulousness, a tendency to repeatedly perform the same action.
• Molestation. They get stuck on a certain thought or situation, imposing their opinions on others.
• Avarice. Excessive frugality and obtrusiveness creates an unpleasant impression when you meet, so maintaining an friendship is difficult for an epileptoid.
• Inability to empathy, pity and expression of positive emotions.
• The characteristic narrowness of interests and conservatism.
• A sharp change in mood, focusing on emotions, feelings and attitude to certain circumstances.
• Vindication, revenge, selfishness and resentment.

The specific attitude to the environment and the desire to control what is happening makes people with accentuation indispensable in such professions: managers, businessmen, auditors, secretaries. They are able to ensure order in the documentation, invoices, delivery and receipt of goods, detection of non-compliance with established requirements. Despite the limited horizons and one-sidedness, they are able to systematize the chaos that has arisen, establish order and discipline. If the people around help the epileptoid adapt in the external environment, learn to cope with outbursts of anger and spontaneous aggression, then individual qualities can be directed along a certain vector in which a person is able to achieve personal growth and financial stability.

Among social factors, contributing to the formation of epileptoid accentuation, distinguish:

• adverse living conditions;
• single-parent family;
• divorce of parents in early childhood or adolescence;
• psychological trauma;
• addiction to bad habits.

The epileptoid personality type is formed in childhood and (unlike other accentuations that disappear with time) is firmly fixed to the personality, therefore, it forms a pronounced picture by adulthood. Psychologists diagnose the epileptoid type by special tests of anxiety, fear and a neurotic scale.

In early childhood, the characteristic manifestations of epileptoid accentuation touches parents. It gives them a sparkle of pleasure to watch how a child brings shine in his room, meticulously stacks toys, removes dishes from the table. Periodic nervousness and outbursts of anger are perceived as resentment, and are compared with hormonal activity in adolescence. This type of personality is opposed to everything that encroaches on established opinions and life priorities.

With age, stubbornness and pretentiousness pose great problems. If by adulthood he does not acquire authoritative values, he outlines for himself an ideal and clearly follows his favorite priorities. Thus, he determines the system of personal comfort and stability, which he follows and subordinates close people.

Increased irritability and pettiness cause negative emotions in others. At the same time, relatives should learn that the accepted norms in society do not constrain the personal impulses of the epileptoid: they can blacken others, find fault, provoke them to emit emotions in order to prove their superiority. Any attempt to establish contact will be accepted as an interference in personal life or a way to change the mind about the world around.

In the midst of a conflict situation, an epileptoid loses control of itself. Any attempt to stop him with arguments, requests or pleas will not be crowned with success. The only way that an epileptoid understands is a worthy rebuff of an opponent equal in physical strength and intelligence.

The epileptoid type with a hysteroid can communicate if they can trust each other and find the right approach. If the epileptoid type will belong to a man, partners will be able to find a common language faster than vice versa. A woman builds a model of behavior in which she becomes a manipulator, but the man does not notice this, feeling like a master in the house.

Relations with paranoids can develop successfully if the work and career growth of the epileptoid are directly dependent on the paranoid personality type. Epileptoids worship leaders and geniuses. Especially in cases where it concerns the financial and material system and state structures. People of creativity do not cause personal interest, and in some cases become an occasion for criticism and mocking discussion.

Psychologists predict a successful union with emotive or psychasthenic. These relations will be built on traditions in which the husband will take the leading place in the family, and the wife will provide the desired peace and perfect order in the house. The circumstance of oppression of the second half can create a problem if the spouse allows herself to be treated in an inappropriate manner.

Radically different views on life circumstances are noted between the epileptoid and hyperthymus. And the relationship of two epileptoids is possible if both partners learn to compromise and be lenient towards each other's personality traits.

For harmonious communication in society, quick-tempered people have to adhere to certain rules, otherwise communication with others becomes impossible.

Classical psychiatry considers people with epileptoid accentuation as individuals who do not require medical and psychological correction. Therefore, treatment for outbreaks of anger and uncontrolled aggression is unjustified. The correction of the behavior of the epileptoid is in social adaptation with the involvement of psychologists and teachers. In cases of hereditary pathology or head injuries, it is recommended to be examined by a neurologist in order to differentiate from epilepsy or other neurological disorders. Of great importance in leveling the behavior of an accentuated personality is the creation of a harmonious environment.

Different methods are used to correct behavior.

• The most favorable method is to create a situation of personal acceptance, in which it is necessary to provide maximum support to all undertakings of a professional and personal nature. At the first stage, it is necessary to adapt a person in such a field of activity in which his accuracy and pedantry will find worthy application. Then gradually delimit the attitude to work, where he should show close attention to details, with his personal life. A person must learn not to see faults in other people and show loyalty to others.
• The system of personal priorities helps people with the epileptoid type navigate the outside world. Therefore, it is necessary to create a clear hierarchy of imitation of the behavior of people significant for the subject.
• All types of therapeutic correction are carried out in a state of relative emotional rest. Any attempt to resist epileptoid in a state of overexcitation will lead to an attack of aggression or assault.
• Psychology and its means, acceptable for other psychotypes, do not act on an epileptoid. Attempts to turn attention, calm down with words or actions to such personalities are not applicable. Only after experiencing a crisis, they are ready to listen to comments in their favor, but relatives need to keep a calm tone so as not to provoke repeated aggression.

A brief description of the epileptoid personality type is in the video below.